Designers generally use one of four color schemes: analogous, complementary, monochromatic or polychromatic.

On a brighter note, it’s fun to make the front garden welcoming. And neighbors tend to like it because it adds to the overall curb appeal.

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Create a bold display by combining trailing blues and yellow with columnar spires and feathery foliage. Use your accent plants in the center with complementary plants surrounding it and trailing herbs or lobelias softening your edges. When all the plants are in place, fill in around them with potting mix and water thoroughly to help settle the mix around the roots. Masonry:Same as on wood siding, but make the holes in the masonry with a masonry drill bit, large enough to install plastic or lead anchors for masonry bolts. Now you need to think about water and fertilizer. It is good to mix a slow-release fertilizer into your soil. Osmocote is a well-known slow release fertilizer. We also offer the Algoflash Basacote 6-month slow release fertilizer as well as AlgoPlus liquid fertilizers to keep your planting going throughout the season.

So, keep this in mind when making choices. It’s not always possible to stop it but super heavy items and affixing things in place can slow down the bad guys. Texture of plants is divided into three categories: fine, medium and course. Textural contrast can be even more effective than color contrast. Plants that are described as fine in texture are those that are quite soft and easy on the eye, often having many delicate flowers such as lobelia or baby's breath. Medium-textured plants tend to have some distinct shape such as geraniums or flowering tobacco. Coarse plants are those with very distinct textures such as ornamental cabbages or large begonias. Have a look at these ideas and see what you can to for your front yard. 1 Welcoming Front Walkway with Garden That said, if you cannot stand the thought of losing it, don’t put it out front! Been there, done that. It is best to choose plants that have similar needs. For instance, you would not want to plant Impatiens with the sun loving Zinnia. So look for plants with like needs. For sunny locations and some shade solutions, herbs are your perfect plant. Adding herbs will add texture and scent. They are good edge fillers and, depending on the herb, can offer a trailing effect.There is no rule about which plants are for containers and which are not. As long as you provide the basic needs for plants - enough room for its roots, water, nutrients and sun or shade - any plant will work in a container. So be creative! Plant what you like. And remember, your local nursery will help you with what plants will thrive in your area. We can put all sorts of creative decor, plants, garden art, and furnishings out, but, if thieves are going to remove them, it’s not worth it.