A look at form in the garden.

I believe that gardens with great form don't rely on a lot of color to make the beautiful and special

places.

 There is no need for much ornament or adornment, the shape and texture should be enough to keep you

enchanted and interested. Evergreens play a huge role here, as they should within any garden.  See the way light and shadow play here on this evergreen wall, as the seasons change the play of light changes

too.

Most Gardener's call this the " bones of a garden" it's what is left when all the ornament is taken away.  If your garden has good bones and good lines, the rest just falls

into place, you may not need any thing else. I am one who loves color, but sometimes it can be a bit too much. Don't cover you bones if you don't have to.

Texture is also important in any garden. Look at how the crisp lines and the shapes play off the softer edges of the grass here.

Even in winter, form and shape speaks loudly here. This is why it is so important to design your garden not only for spring and summer but for fall and winter as well. Gardens should be interesting year round, not look flat when all the flora and foliage has been removed.

 In a formal garden lines, pattern and repetition all play a vital role in good design. Note how your eye is drawn through this garden to the stand of trees beyond. You want to explore further.

Gardens with good form don't need a lot of color to get you attention, no need for Begonia's here. Think about form when you design your next garden, before you fill it up with a lot of gaudy color. You may surprise yourself. Green can be a beautiful color.