Professional Landscape Architects and Designers in Woodstock, ON

Planting Combinations When it comes to selecting plants, shrubs and trees for your gardens, there are myriad options you can choose to add visual interest, minimize maintenance, and attract birds, bees, and other pollinators. But the real magic happens when you select plant combinations that complement one another, elevating the overall effect. Regardless of whether you’re planning a formal or informal style, you can find specimens that will help you achieve the look you’re aiming for. A few things to consider: Height Create depth and balance by grouping elements of various heights. Shape Consider the various shapes of foliage, flowers, and overall plants. Quantity Group plants, shrubs, and trees in odd numbers. Seasonality Some perennials look great in spring, summer, and fall (and even winter). Colour Play around by planting different shades of the same colour. Hardiness If you’re planting combinations that you want to come back year after year, ensure they’re all appropriate for your hardiness zone. Planting Combinations for Sun and Shade Sun Coneflowers, Ornamental Grasses , Black-Eyed Susan, and Gayfeather (Liatrus) creates a low-maintenance prairie look that is colourful and showy from early summer to late fall. Shade Combining Hostas with Ferns and Japanese Forest Grass creates visual interest with a range of leaf sizes, textures, and colours.