Structure Plants
Structure plants are the architecture of the garden—the hedges, specimens, and clipped forms that create the framework within which everything else performs. They bring order to abundance and make sense of space. Without them, gardens become formless.
Key Characteristics
- Create the permanent framework of the garden
- Respond well to clipping and shaping
- Provide year-round presence and form
- Define spaces and create garden rooms
- Often evergreen for continuous structure
Design Tips
Establish structure plants first, then fill around them. Use hedges to create backdrops for flowers and to divide spaces. Clipped specimens in containers mark entrances and punctuate borders. Even informal gardens benefit from some structural anchors.
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