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their plants, but still good for the planet
Small gardens are in. Colossal landscapes are out.
As lot sizes shrink and people downsize their homes, consumers are gardening more in less space. Accordbg to Raymond Evison, the leading breeder of clematis in the world, dwarf-sized annuals, perennials and shrubs are now specifically bred for small spaces. Baby Wing begonias, Sunblaze roses and patio clematis are all proportionate to the size of small gardens.
Big accents are in. Peek-aboo accessories are out.
Garden trend setters agree: The larger-than-life look will dominate the garden this season. Designers, prompted by a movement toward simplification, are creating the same amount of impact with large garden accessories rather than integrating several smallerscaled elements into the design.
“Gardeners are thinking big this season, growing super-sized plants like agaves, conifers and cannas," said Doug Jimerson of Better Homes & Gardens. “From extra-large perennials to gigantic-sized pots, this season,
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