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May 3, 2024

Flowers aren't the only way to add color to a garden. How to paint with foliage

By JESSICA DAMIANO
Associated Press

When we want to add color to the garden, most of us set our sights on flowers. But many leaf-forward plants can outlast and even outcompete those with colorful blossoms.

For starters, foliage plants don't wax and wane or have a limited bloom time. In addition, many can brighten up shady spots that don't offer enough sunlight for flowers. And they tend to be lower maintenance since they don't need pruning or deadheading to keep blooming or look their best.


 
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