April 7, 2020 — By Marirose Krall

How Does Your Garden Grow? 12 Variations on a Glorious Garden

Spring (and everything else, really) is going to look different this year. Certainly, it’s our collective responsibility to shelter in place as much as possible, and that can be burdensome. But as the weather turns warmer, we’ll at least be able to find some comfort in nature’s bounty. Whether you have acres of land, a rooftop deck, or a window box, there are always options to bring plants of all kinds to your home. We may not be able to go out to the local garden center, but we can order plants and seeds to create gardens perfectly suited to our spaces. There are so many choices; here are just a few.

1: Go for variety…

Large round shrubs, spikey grasses and a variety of colors bring depth and texture to this outdoor space.

Photo: John Armich, Design NJ August/September 2019 Design: Janis A. Schmidt, IDS Architecture: Stephen Fenwick, RA, PP

2: …or stick to a theme.

Recurring plant types and colors create a soothing consistency.

Photo: Heather Knapp, Design NJ October/November 2018 Landscape: Mitchell Knapp and Matt Jones, LLA, Reynolds Landscaping & Garden Shop

3: Make orderly rows…

Line a wall or a walkway with beautifully manicured plants.

Photo: Heather Knapp, Design NJ October/November 2018 Landscape: Mitchell Knapp and Matt Jones, LLA, Reynolds Landscaping & Garden Shop

4: …or go freestyle.

Maybe you’d prefer a little less structure. Give your garden the chance to grow and spread at it’s own pace.

Photo: Patricia Burke, Design NJ August/September 2019 Design: Celtic Concepts Inc., Suzette Donleavy Builder: Celtic Concepts Inc., Edgewater Pools Inc., Martelli Signature Homes Landscape Design/Build: Celtic Concepts Builder: Martelli Signature Homes Pool Installation: Edgewater Pools Inc.