Adding light and height to your planting

The latest blog post from BALI Training Provider MyOnlineSchool Ltd T/A Learning with Experts, based in Oxfordshire, looks at how plants that drift and add light and airy height amongst more solid subjects bring another dimension to a planting scheme.

Fine stems and small flowers have movement and a lively character that heavier shrubs and perennials lack. Planted in the foreground they change perspective, while further back in the border they help to link the layers of planting and soften the definition of their neighbours.

Although some shrubs can fulfil this role, perennials and grasses excel. Some of these really dance and sparkle in the border, especially later in the year; making them particularly valuable for maintaining the interest.

For Andy McIndoe's advice on what you can plant to create a light and airy effect in your planting schemes, visit his website.