Black Lace—AFlowerThat Offers Beauty and Berri es (NAPSA)—Good design not only makes the inside of your home morelovely, it can also take bloom in your garden. And, since plants cost a fraction of the price + ag be of new furniture, outdoor decorat- ing can bea lot easier on the wal- let. Here are some ideas you may want to cultivate. Both interior decorators and landscapers consider size, color and texture. A good place to start is by looking at the size of the space. Dwarf plants are very useful in tight spaces, but can get lost in a lush perennial border. Curb appeal and backyard views also demand something bigger. Every garden needs at least one impressive specimen plant to anchor the landscape. Think about color. Many people focus on flowers and forget about the months that a plant is not in bloom. Plant breeders have responded to this by producingvarieties with colorful foliage for season-long appeal. Texture is another important design element. Large leaves have big impact, while narrow or cutleaf foliage adds delicate interest to gardens. Fine or cutleaf foliage sways with the wind,a lovely effect. For example, the new Black Lace sambucushas everything the homeowner needsfor stylish outdoor spaces. Dark purple leaves provide interesting color all season long, and are a fantastic combination with popular perennials such as black-eyed susans. Like Japanese maple, its finely cut foliage makes it a choice specimen for entryways and other high-impact areas. Black Lace offers more than color and texture. Its huge pink spring flowers will producefall ayes Black Lace has hugepink flowers that will producefall berries for jam or wine. Six feet tall at maturity, it is an impressive addition for either formal gardens or casual backyard scenes. berries for jam or wine, or may be left on the plant for wildlife to enjoy. Like all well-designed prod- ucts, Black Lace offers both form and function. Best of all, this new plantis adaptable and easy to grow. It’s tolerant of most soils, even soggy ones, and will grow in sun or some shade. Six feet tall at maturity, Black Lace doesn’t require pruning, although homeownerscan cut it back after bloomingif desired. A full-sized mature Black Lace is an impressive specimen for either formal gardensor casual backyard scenes. It can also be grown in a decorative container for the patio or deck. Plant breeders work hard to develop useful new varieties like Black Lace. The Proven Winners brand carefully selects the most beautiful and easy-to-grow varieties so successful gardening is easy. After all, why should fashionable landscapes be reserved for expert gardeners? The rest of us deserve good design, too. Cold hardy and adaptable, Black Lace will thrive for years. It’s an easy way to add durable style to your garden. So are you ready to bring good design into your garden? It’s worth the effort. After all, your yard is the biggest room in your house. Black Lace is just one of over 50 colorful, easy-to-grow Proven Winners ColorChoice varieties. They’re easy to find at your garden center—look for the plants in the white pots. To learn more, visit www.colorchoiceplants.com.
