Elevate your garden design by balancing flower size against foliage density
In short: Guest presenter Jac Semmler explores how to curate a balanced garden by categorizing plants into structural, floating, and filler groups. Learn how to refine your planting palette by considering the ratio of flower to foliage, ensuring your garden remains harmonious even in smaller spaces.
In this segment from Gardening Australia Season 35, Episode 30, Jac Semmler demonstrates a strategic approach to plant selection. By focusing on the flower-to-foliage ratio, gardeners can better manage the visual weight of their displays. Semmler emphasizes the importance of selecting species with smaller footprints, which prevents individual plants from dominating smaller planting areas.
The methodology involves grouping plants into three distinct roles: structural plants, which provide the backbone; floating flowers, which add delicate visual interest; and filler plants, which bridge the gaps. This structured approach helps gardeners create intentional, well-proportioned designs rather than relying on chance.
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