The Press-Dispatch
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D-2 Spring Home and Garden Wednesday, April 10, 2019 The Press-Dispatch Color can affect your garden Flower gardens can add color and awe-inspiring appeal to a property. e National Gardening Association notes that gardeners can find nearly ev- ery color of the spectrum in flowering perennials. So whether you prefer soft pink, are partial to bright red or want to relax in a garden and gaze at some- thing deep blue, chances are you'll find a perennial to tickle your fancy. e NGA offers the following break- down of colors to help gardeners learn how their gardens can set the mood they're looking for. BRIGHT COLORS A garden full of bright colors like red, orange, magenta, and yellow can provide a landscape with vigor and en- ergy. e NGA notes that brightly col- ored flowers can withstand especial- ly bright sunshine, meaning gardeners can marvel at their appearance even when the sun might be adversely af- fecting other plants and flowers. PASTEL COLORS Pastels, which include soft pink, powder blue, lavender, and peach, cre- ate a tranquil feeling in a garden. is makes pastel perfect for those who want their gardens to be a relaxing, peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. e NGA notes that pastels may looked washed out in the midday sun, so they might be best enjoyed early in the morning or late in the afternoon. COMPLEMENTARY COLORS Complementary colors are those that are opposite one another on the color wheel. Orange and blue are ex- amples of complementary colors. Ac- cording to the NGA, complementary colors can add creative energy and vi- tality to a garden. HARMONIOUS COLORS ese colors are those that are next to each other on the color wheel, such as orange and red. e NGA recom- mends harmonious colors for garden- ers looking to create a unifying feel in their gardens without resorting to a monochromatic color scheme. Har- monious colors give off a gentle feel- ing that can make for a relaxing gar- den atmosphere. MONOCHROMATIC COLORS Monochromatic gardens can be awe- inspiring even though they stick to a single color and don't provide an array of awe-inspiring colors. e NGA notes that gardeners with monochromatic gardens make them interesting by us- ing plants of various sizes and shapes. When planting a garden, gardeners can choose whichever color scheme they prefer. To learn more about the effects of color on a garden, visit the National Gardening Association web- site at www.garden.org.