Succulent Garden
Succulents are a group of plants that require very little if any watering. The entire range of succulents provide an amazing variety in stem shapes, colors and flowers. They are exceptionally easy to grow when planted in the right soil and can be grown indoors if you live in a colder climate. Succulents, such as Hens & Chicks and all the various types of sedums, are often thought of as green only plants but many of them produce very colorful blooms. You can usually find a good selection of succulents at your well-stocked nursery and garden centers.
Twilight Garden
The perfect garden for gardeners who work during the daylight hours. The Twilight garden is designed to be enjoyed in the evening hours. Some flowers are even more fragrant in the evening. When selecting plants, think of silvery or white flowers that can reflect the moonlight such as Moonflower, White Phlox (Tall or Creeping), White Astilbe, White Bleeding Heart (Dicentra eximia), White Daylily, Heucheras (with bright foliage), Variegated Hosta Lilies (such as 'Patriot'), White Oriental Lily, Artemisias (white or silver foliage), Southern Magnolias, White Impatiens (Impatiens walleran). There are many nothers to choose from as well.
Literary Gardens
Shakespearean - A classic is the Shakespearean garden. Shakespeare mentions more than 100 plants in his works, covering the entire spectrum from trees to flowers and herbs.
Biblical - Biblical gardens are another popular theme. There are vegetable, herbs, fruits, trees and all manner of plants mentioned in the Bible. You could focus on a particular book and grow only those plants or grow the common vegetables and fruits and then host a biblical feast.
Mythological - Mythology and folklore lends itself to a challenging theme garden. There are plants mentioned throughout classic myth and folklore, as well as all the names of gods and goddess to consider. Your challenge is in spotting the references and then hunting them down in the garden center.
Natural Dye Garden
Many of the same plants from the Colonial garden are included in the natural dye garden. Virtually all the basic colors may be obtained from vegetation. The colors derived from plants have the softer look that is reflected in paintings of the era. Plants include beets, onion, carrots and many herbs.
Predator Insect Garden
Experienced gardeners are always on the lookout for natural methods of pest control. This themed garden helps you out by inviting in the good bugs to feast on the bad bugs! The best way to attract the good bugs is by planting the plants that produce flowers they like. Click here to find a list of plants that are known to attract the good bugs to your garden.
