Exploring the unique shapes of flowers ✨

+ New Wildflower Photos

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Brock from Bigger Garden
June 01, 2024

Good morning Friend

I hope you can get into the garden this weekend. It’s been nice seeing plants start to settle in as we near the end of spring and what will hopefully be LONG summer.

I have a few new posts I’d like to share with you and would love to get your thoughts on the garden planner I sent you in the first email.

I plan on making a paperback of this book and want to make sure to include anything that would have been helpful to have when planning your garden. 😊

Here are some new pages I'd like to add. 📖

Which one do you like most?

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Saw this close-to-home image the other day and laughed. Why fold laundry when you can be digging in the dirt? Piling up the plants is way more rewarding than stacking socks!

In case you missed it, this Wildflower and Butterfly Photo has been shared a TON on our Facebook Page.

Daily Floral Feature: Bleeding Hearts 💕

Famed for its distinct, heart-shaped blossoms, the Bleeding Heart is a standout perennial that adds a unique flair to any garden. Each delicate bloom displays a blend of sophistication and natural beauty, making it an excellent choice for those looking to enhance their garden with something truly special.

✨ 4 Quick Tips For Incorporating Flower Shapes Into Your Garden:

When adding uniquely shaped flowers such as star-shaped asters, heart-shaped bleeding hearts, or bell-shaped campanulas to your garden, consider these strategic tips to maximize their visual impact and enjoy their distinct beauty:

1. Visual Balance: Integrate plants with unique shapes throughout your garden to create points of interest. Position them where they can be easily viewed from common areas to draw the eye and add intrigue.

2. Complementary Planting: Pair uniquely shaped flowers with complementary foliage or simpler blooms that don’t compete for attention. For instance, the intricate details of a star-shaped flower can be beautifully offset by the broad leaves of hostas.

3. Highlight with Lighting: If your garden is also enjoyed in the evening, consider installing garden lights that highlight these unique shapes. Soft uplighting can accentuate the forms of bell-shaped flowers, casting beautiful shadows and making your garden come alive at night.

4. Layering: Arrange these plants in layers, from low-growing bellflowers in the front to taller heart-shaped bleeding hearts in the back. This layering not only adds depth to your garden design but also allows all shapes to be visible and appreciated from various angles.

Incorporate these tips to ensure that your garden not only blooms with diversity but also showcases the unique charm of each distinct floral shape!

Ring In A New Season Of Growing With Bell Shaped Flowers 🔔 

Explore the diverse range of bell-shaped flowers, from the elegant Campanula to the vibrant Fuchsia. This guide will introduce you to a variety of these unique blossoms, ideal for enhancing the beauty and appeal of any garden. Learn the essentials of growing, caring for, and displaying these striking flowers that are guaranteed to attract attention and add a distinctive flair to your outdoor space.

From Rock Beds To Borders Create A Stream Of Green With Purple Flowers 🪻

Dive into the world of feather-like flowers, from the airy Astilbe to the delicate plumes of the Pampas Grass. This guide will introduce you to a selection of these distinctively textured blossoms, perfect for adding softness and visual interest to any garden. Learn how to cultivate, maintain, and artistically arrange these exquisite flowers that promise to bring a unique, soft aesthetic to your garden spaces.

Did You Know? 🐝

The Bee Orchid gets its name because its flower remarkably mimics the appearance of a female bee. This mimicry is not merely visual; the orchid also emits a scent that resembles the pheromones of female bees, attracting male bees in the hope they will try to mate with the flower, thus pollinating it as they move from one bloom to another.

This deceptive yet ingenious mechanism highlights the intricate evolutionary strategies some flowers develop to survive.

Bee Orchid

Thanks for joining me on this journey through the world of uniquely shaped flowers. Whether you've discovered a new favorite or are revisiting familiar blossoms with a fresh perspective, I’d love to hear about it!

Your insights and feedback are what shape our conversations here, making each email more engaging and tailored just for you. Please feel free to hit reply and share your thoughts or any questions you might have.

Stay tuned for our next adventure into the art of small garden landscaping. Until then, keep those green thumbs busy and happy gardening!

Brock