There are many creative ways to incorporate greenery into your house without purchasing living plants and trees. We asked interior designers to share their top tips for making a home feel more green and nature-filled, and they came up with some excellent suggestions that are great for small space dwellers and those in larger houses alike.
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I’ve been asked many times, “What’s a great plant for a small space?” As land becomes more expensive and first-time home buyers are starting out, there are lots of properties that consist mainly of small outdoor spaces that need to be filled with size-appropriate plants. People are often discouraged and think they can’t have a beautiful garden because of limited space. But a small space is often the perfect place to start gardening. For those of us with larger overall landscapes, there is often an undersized hole in a bed that needs to be filled but we can’t think of something that will work. The following are a few great choices for those who are looking to start a garden on a limited footprint or to fill a tight spot within a larger framework.
This is an example of a perfect plant for a small space. Growing to 8 to 10 inches tall and wide in full sun, sun rose produces flowers in many colors. The lovely gray foliage is even evergreen. This plant doesn’t need a lot of water; in fact, it can go without supplemental water most of the year. Beginning gardeners will appreciate its habit, which is similar to that of a spreading “mini-shrub.” Sun roses can also be pruned back occasionally to fit into a particularly tight space. Use them at the front of the border or along a path where the early summer blooms can be appreciated close-up. You may even get a second flush of flowers after trimming the plant back after the first show. You can also just leave it alone and it will hold its place nicely. There are several cultivars of sun rose I like, but my favorite is ‘Chevoit’ for its peachy orange flowers. ‘St. Mary’s’ is another noteworthy cultivar with stunning white blooms and deep green foliage.
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