Our color choices in the landscape are, for the most part, influenced by our geographic locale, the sun’s intensity, and the time of year. The perennial green and white variegated lilyturf ( Liriope muscari) is another of my favorites for edging beds. In beds that are viewed up close, the border plants should be lower than 2 feet.Īnnuals such as sweet alyssum make a wonderful white edging with its dense, tiny, fragrant white flowers. If you view a garden bed from a distance, the height of edging plants can be relatively high-around 2 feet. Low-growing plants in the front row should be full, look good in a line, and not require too much care.
Low-growing boxwood, shaped as small globes, make a neat and intriguing edge along a stone walk.
