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Chromatic cohesion: the power of analogous colors steps on walkway framed by flowers of red and pink
Chromatic cohesion: the power of analogous colors
A few weeks ago, we began a discussion about color. We started with complementary colors, those that are opposite of each other on the color wheel....
From theory to practice: Applying complementary colors in the landscape purple coneflower and yellow coreopsis
From theory to practice: Applying complementary colors in the landscape
Although we have been taught colors since before we began attending school, colors can be challenging. Colors are complicated and there is so much...
black currant berries and leaves on a mature plant
Enhance your Garden with Edible Landscaping Shrubs
Enhance Your Garden with Edible Landscaping Shrubs  The integration of edible landscaping shrubs into Bloomington-Normal area...
silvery checkerspot butterfly on a red and yellow flower
6 ways to support native pollinators in Illinois and beyond
Pollinators are an important part of healthy ecosystems. There are a few easy steps you can take to help support pollinators in your landscape...
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Planted shrubs lined up along a fence.
Build privacy with plants for secret gardens
URBANA, Ill. — Plants serve a lot of purposes in the landscape. One of which is to add some privacy. Screening plants can help define and give purpose to a space. Homeowners may wish to screen a particular area or transparency in the landscape, creating interest in what lies beyond.  ...
A variety of pollinator-friendly perennial flowers of various colors, sizes, and shapes.
Care for perennial gardens with 3 proven pruning methods
URBANA, Ill. — Pruning perennial flowers takes a garden from looking fair to well-kept. Deadheading, cutting back, and pinching are all pruning techniques that can keep perennial plants looking well cared for and healthy.  Pruning perennials is a complex topic because different plants...
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