CALLOWAY'S TIMELY TIPS APRIL 2011
Your garden is much like the palette of an artist. The colors you use have the ability to affect our emotions and set the tone of the surroundings. There is no right or wrong way to choosing colors for your garden.
Cool colors such as green, blue and purple provide a tranquil, restful feel to a garden. They are great to use in spaces where you want to relax. Green is soothing to the eye and will complement many of the other stronger colors. It provides stability throughout the seasons. Blue is a receding color and is the first to disappear from view at nightfall so use it in large blocks so it can be seen. Purple evokes the feeling of romance and stimulates imagination.
Warm colors like red, yellow and orange tend to draw attention and excitement. Use them by doors, walkways and in far corners of your garden to draw attention to spots which might be overlooked. Warm colors can also be overpowering to the eye so use them carefully. In cooler weather, red flowers in the garden or in containers will create a feeling of warmth. Yellow is associated with sunshine and is therefore a positive, energy-building color.
White is the color of purity, innocence and cleanliness. It gives the impression that the garden is well organized and well planned. White is an excellent choice for an evening garden where it helps the landscape “stand out” in the shadows. Use white as an accent to other colors.
As you create your landscape design, remember there are other ways to add color to your garden. Colorful ceramic pottery, stepping stones and even decorative mulches add interest and textures to a landscape. Your garden should be as unique as you are so, think outside the box and explore your creative side!
We will be hosting a free clinic in every store onThe Hidden Meaning of Color on Saturday, April 30th at 10:15 am. Join us to learn more about the meanings of color!
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