Tom Karwin, On Gardening | The matrix planting model : compa

"Matrix planting involves three layers of plants: groundcovers, smaller and larger seasonal perennials," writes columnist Tom Karwin. "It does not include annual plants but could include architectural perennials (shrubs, and trees), if that works in your garden."

Related Keywords

United States , Monterey Bay , California , Claremont , Berkeley , New York , Santa Lucia Range , Netherlands , American , Dutch , America , Primrose Oenothera , Wikimedia Commons , Bolander Goldenaster Heterotheca , Needlegrass Stipa Pulchra , Eugene Zelenko , Yarrow Eriophyllum , Piet Oudolf , John Rusk , , Scarlet Coyote Mint , Pilitas Nursery , Regional Parks Botanic Garden , Courtesy John Rusk , Coyote Mint , Almaden Quicksilver County Park , Courtesy Eugene Zelenko , Narrowleaf Milkweed , Courtesy Bjorn , Canyon Prince Wild Rye , Canyon Prince , Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden , Courtesy Stickpen , Prince Wild Rye , American Vervain , Blue Vervain , North America , Courtesy James , Brief Guide , Matrix Garden Design , Blue Grama , Silver Carpet Aster , Silver Carpet , Foothill Sedge , Purple Three Awn , Red Fescue , Purple Needlegrass , Stipa Pulchra , Sticky Cinquefoil , Golden Yarrow , California Cudweed , Canyon Sunflower , Western Goldenrod , Evening Primrose , New Perennial Movement , High Line Garden ,