Designing and planting foundation beds

Gorgeous and compact, the Cinnamon Girl variety of dwarf distylium is a great shrub to consider adding to your landscape. (Photo by Heather Kirk-Ballard/LSU AgCenter)
By Heather Kirk-Ballard LSU AgCenter Horticulturist A foundation planting is the placement of plants in beds that frame the home — typically, along the front and back of the house and sometimes along each side. By creating beds along the walls or foundation of the house, you create a nice visual flow into the landscape to create curb appeal. When designing the beds, be sure the highest point is…

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