If you’re interested in an organic solution for problems with your garden and houseplants, you may want to consider neem oil. “This botanical pesticide is used as an insecticide, which is most effective on immature insects,” says Barbara Smith, consumer horticulture extension agent at theHome & Garden Information Center at Clemson University. “It does have some fungicidal benefits for diseases such as powdery mildew.”
How to Choose a Garden Color Palette
09.08.2023 - 13:41 / finegardening.com
Because color is so personal, it’s often one of the easiest design elements to nail down; people immediately know which colors they like and dislike. However, when choosing your garden color palette, don’t forget to consider the mood or atmosphere you wish to evoke. Cool colors have a calming effect, while warm colors grab your attention and elicit feelings of excitement.
When it came to color for this garden, the homeowners and I knew we wanted it to transport visitors to a peaceful, natural-looking paradise with some splashes of excitement. To achieve this, we looked to the surrounding area (a meadow) for inspiration and echoed its subdued palette, being sure to include contrasting hues and small pops of color. The palette consists of purples, silvers, pinks, oranges, and, of course, many shades of green, as well as touches of light blues, whites, and dark red for soothing and dramatic effects.
You know that friend who can easily mingle with everyone at a party? That is silver in a garden. It is also fantastic at emphasizing and complementing a plant’s texture, with its iridescent qualities and striking shadows as the light changes throughout the day. Without dynamic silver plants like artemisias and ‘Sussex Silver’ ozothamnus in the mix, I think many plantings in this garden would just fall flat.
‘Sussex Silver’ ozothamnus (Ozothamnus ‘Sussex Silver’, Zones 7–9)
‘Sea Foam’ artemisia (Artemisia ‘Sea Foam’, Zones 4–10) Photo: doreenwynja.com
‘Sea Foam’ artemisia (Artemisia ‘Sea Foam’, Zones 4–10)
Although very pale pink can read as calming, deeper pinks infuse a scene with cheerful color. Too much, though, can look artificial and overly intense. Magenta-pink asters are great for adding a glow in late summer when the
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