Don't you just  love an all white garden?   Some people think it would be boring, but it is so not boring and there are so many plants to select from.  In the spring many ornametal trees have white blooms...dogwoods, cherries, and some types of crabapples.  Then there are the magnolias, bridal veil and many other shrubs.

And all of the bulbs, including tulips and daffodils.   You can have pansies in white, hydrangeas, lilies, roses, clematis.  There are just too many to name all of the perenniel, vines, and annuals you have to choose from.

The thing that is most important to remember is that with an all white garden, you need variety of shape, flowering season, and structure to keep it interesting.



As in the garden above, borders are importent.  Use boxwood, hostas, monkey grass, or any other low growing plants that will be uniform in height to contain your garden beds.  They add a sense of order and draw the eye.


Don't forget to add a focal point, such as a fountain, colored pot, or sculpture to give the garden interest.  Remember that it needs to look good  in every season, so take into consideration the shape of the planting without their leaves.  Interesting bark and shape are very important no matter what your color scheme!

Donna's Beautiful Garden: I think of my landscape the same as I think of the...

Donna's Beautiful Garden: I think of my landscape the same as I think of the...: I think of my landscape the same as I think of the rooms in my home.  I have certain 'rules' that are important to me. I like to have...

I think of my landscape the same as I think of the rooms in my home.  I have certain 'rules' that are important to me.

I like to have little 'vignettes' or focal points to draw the eye, like this hanging planter that is at the top of the driveway, just

before you turn the corner to go on the walk to the back veranda.  I find it's color and style eye-catching and draws people up to that spot.  The back is where we live in our home and that is also the part of our yard that we spend alot of time in.   I spend time sitting out there reading and visisting.  It is a wonderful place in the morning to watch the birds at the birdbath and greeting the day with their songs.



Take the time to smell the roses, and listen to the birds...it is therapy for the soul.