Now begin working on your
tracing paper. Start with
the shady areas. Consider
where you want perennials
and where you want
annuals. Get a list, or
better yet, a gardening
book with color
photographs of plants and
flowers that grow in the
shade. On your blueprint,
use colored pencils to
shade the area with the
color of the flower or
plant you are putting
there. Think about what
colors complement each
other and the height each
plant or flower will
mature to.
Now move to the sunny
or partially sunny areas
of your yard. Think about
the type of border you
want for flower beds or
paths. Don't forget to
plant for each season.
Make sure you have flowers
that bloom in early spring
as well as flowers that
bloom clear up until the
first frost. This way your
yard will never be void of
color.
The final step is to
draw in the location of
planters. While you may
change the flowers in your
planters from year to
year, they are still an
important part of the
overall design of your
yard.
Once you have your
entire yard mapped out,
now it's time to begin the
work. Don't be afraid to
change your plans if you
find something you like
better. Most important of
all, have fun!
Planning Your Home Garden
Now
comes the fun part,
choosing plants and
flowers. Attach a piece of
tracing paper over your
blueprint. By using
tracing paper, you can
create several different
designs and then choose
the pattern you like best.
