The Container Gardening

by Barry Peterson

Flowers and foliage can be found in every conceivable color, and the combination possibilities will push even active imaginations to their limit. In a small space, such as the typicalbalcony, formulating a color plan can help the garden look intentional and purposefully put together. A valuable tip for people who feel a bit paralyzed when it comes to making color choices is to go back to basics-a color wheel. Simple monochromatic color schemes involve picking one color that you like and then limiting your plant choices to that color of flowers or foliage. Monochromatic doesn't have to be the exact same shade of any given color; it could mean shades of pink, from the lightest baby pink to the deepest magenta and everything in between. A good idea for all gardens, but especially monochromatic ones, is to choose plants that flower at different times throughout the season so there will always be something interesting to observe that establishes your theme.Additional schemes could be based on primary, secondary, or tertiary colors. In case it has been awhile since your last art class, primary colors- red, blue, yellow-are the basis of all other colors. Secondary colors-purple, orange, green-result from mixing two primary colors together. And tertiary colors are the combination of primary and secondary colors. These three color combinations tend to be the most intense and will appear bold or playful. Tone down the intensity level by mixing in white or cream plants. Or use muted, pastel versions of each color like lavender, apricot, and soft green instead of vibrant purple, bright orange, and lime green.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08KBKRJ3Y
• ISBN13: 9798691647277
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.5" x 8.5"