Choosing Plant Colors

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The window boxes, double planter and steppingstones that allow access to the faucet are all part of the landscaping and color scheme.
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Incorporate accessories like a butterfly house and birdbaths, plus use varying plant heights for even more interest.
When choosing colors for plantings, incorporate a color wheel as you would in a room. Start with a key color--in this case the green of the house--and use the wheel to find complementary (across from the key color) or neighboring hues (next to the key color on the wheel).