What Garden Blunders Do People Make?

Thinking Too Small

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“This leads to getting two of this and three of that when it comes to plant material. In small garden spaces, plant in dozens—and in large gardens, plant in hundreds. When considering scale in the garden, challenge yourself to see longer lines and broader vistas. Masses of the same plants will stretch your eye and add depth where it may not actually exist.” —Eric Groft of Oehme, van Sweden

Blocking the View

“A common mistake is not thinking about how big something is going to grow when you plant it. My own witch hazel has grown so large it’s blocking my view of the summer house on my farm. You have to be careful and plant appropriately-sized plants in appropriate places.” —Martha Stewart

Resisting Color