Tuesday, July 26
Living Art- How to Choose Color in a Garden
Choosing colors for a garden should be fun, not work. However, with so many choices out there, a person can become easily confused.
Coordinating flowers is about more than just picking a color. A garden should express visual symmetry and balance. The secret to creating beautiful spring and summer displays is to plan.
When taking a tip from interior designers, the color wheel is an easy way to arrange a garden. That is an abstract circular illustration of how primary and secondary colors relate to each other. A scheme is created by combining hues according to set principles. Choosing a color in a garden is either contrasting or harmonious.
Contrasting Garden Color
Contrasting colors are located across from each other on the color wheel. Using these bold combinations can result in a striking effect. This technique can be used with groups of plants next to each other. Here are the possible scenarios when using contrasting colors:
Use two complementary colors opposite each other on the color wheel—for example, groups of purple and yellow flowers or orange and blue flowers. Dwarf plant varieties can create a carpet of one color in the front, then taller blooms of the complementary color in the back. That results in a sophisticated-looking landscape.
Polychromatic schemes use a riot of color that can be very pretty if done well. The problem is that it is difficult to do this without it looking too busy. That works best with an old-fashioned cottage-style property.
Harmonious Garden Color
Harmonious colors are the ones that are beside each other on a standard color wheel. They can include any colors that similarly reflect light. Yellow and orange are harmonious colors, as are purple and blue.
An example of this in the landscape is a monochromatic color theme. In this instance, a single color is used throughout the garden. The various shades and hues of that color are incorporated. For example, white is a common monochromatic theme. The flowers may be a mix of snow-white, cream, or eggshell. This look is exquisite and contemporary.
Garden color doesn’t have to be complicated. It can make a massive difference in the atmosphere of a landscape. Above all, it should be an enjoyable creative experience. The result will be a unique display as beautiful as any art piece.
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