Learning landscaping lessons from nature
I drove across part of northern Christian County by the backroads today. The dogwoods and redbuds are surely at their best right now.
Notice in the photo above how the dark evergreen background at right makes the blooms of the redbuds and dogwoods stand out clearly. This would be a nice effect when planting them around your home.
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ReplyDeleteI am blessed enough to live near a section of old East Coast forest -- beeches, oaks, holly and sycamores -- and I love my forays there.
Last weekend, while tending the dogwood in my front yard, which I specifically bought for its wildlife value, I noticed two seedlings coming up. When they are big enough, I will seek out a good place for them to grow.
Because of that happy discovery, I have been thinking of dogwoods today. I wonder what they were called by the Algonquians who first lived in this region. Do you know