There’s no such thing as too much light for the easy-care plants in this full-sun garden design.
The back layer of this vignette is built with taller hollyhock, butterfly bush, and Russian sage.
Their spires of flowers add height work well filling the vertical space against a fence or wall.
Credit: Andrew Drake
Tickseed, blazing stars, and coneflowers serve as mid-height layering plants.
before you get going plant shopping, review all garden plan materials.
Then, ask yourself the following questions:
Do I have a suitable spot for this plan?
Credit: Illustration by Mavis Augustine Torke
The layout diagram shows the rough dimensions for the plan.
Do I have the right growing conditions?
Be sure that the plants aresuited to your USDA Hardiness Zone.
Do I need to amend my soil?
Most plants thrive in moist, butwell-drained soil.
