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By Marie Iannotti, About.com Guide to Gardening since 2004

Choosing Colors for Your Landscape

Monday May 12, 2008
I always wish I had a brick or gray house whenever I start to pick out plants for my front yard. Landscaping plants should enhance the house and my red shutters seem to rule out pinks and pastels. If you’re playing with colors, whether in pots or in the ground, David Beaulieu has some examples of how to use color effectively in your Landscape Color Schemes. According to David, "an effective landscape color scheme can compensate for many a landscape design flaw." Well, who couldn’t use that kind of help?

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May 12, 2008 at 9:52 pm
(1) Marie says:

I love to add natural wholesome color to my yard by using vegetables! I personally don’t use all the veggies— but I have the coolest and most effecient colorful beds in the area! Try the following links at myeasygardening.com to find relevant hints in 14 dufferent areas!

May 12, 2008 at 10:36 pm
(2) Marie says:

wow- I love this site- and I know you will love the site.

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