I've done several posts on flowers and plants that look good in a modern setting.
Perfect plantings
More perfect plantings
Perfect plantings: Air plants
Mid-century landscaping: Shrubs and trees
Mid-century landscaping: Mimosa tree
Landscaping for mid-century homes
Mid-century landscaping: Perennials
Mid-century landscaping: Ground cover
Mid-century landscaping: Fencing
Modern landscaping: Garden orbs
I thought I'd share some pictures from my own yard. These are some of my favorite plants.
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| Bougainvillea |
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| Close-up of cactus and portulaca in corrugated galvanized tin planters flanking my front door |
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| Coral honeysuckle |
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| Fern and caladium |
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| Close-up of caladium...What looks cooler in the summertime? |
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| Another variety of caladium, in pots behind my house |
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| Elephant ears |
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| Succulent |
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| Succulent |
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| Sedum and lantana |
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| Lovely shadows on pecan tree |
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| Pecan trees against the Texas summer sky |
Still planting flowers in the moonlight, when there's no one else around?
ReplyDeleteThere was love there in her garden when there was no one else around
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DeleteWow, your garden looks absolutely stunning! 🌿🌺 The bougainvillea is a real showstopper, and those galvanized planters with cacti and portulaca create such a stylish modern touch. I also love the contrast between the lush ferns and the vibrant caladium leaves—it feels like a little tropical paradise right at home.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, the close-up of the caladium might be my favorite. Those colors and patterns look almost unreal in the summer sunlight! Thanks for sharing these beautiful photos and inspiring ideas for modern landscaping.
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Looking forward to seeing more garden updates!