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Planting a single-color bed is a fun project, and it is interesting to see how different flowers interpret the same color. A single-color bed gives the appearance of being larger than it actually is, especially when the color is light or pastel.

When preparing your single-color bed, don’t worry about matching colors precisely. However, the hue of your flowers should lean toward the same primary color. Red can present a challenge here, as red flowers are usually orange-red, or blue-red. Those two hues don’t mix well!

Yellow or pink flower beds are much easier to put together, as there is no such “hue” issue. An orange bed might include peach or apricot tones, too, and blue gardens are especially attractive when set off with a bit of silver.

Use foliage texture (large, smooth leaves vs. frilly or thin fronds, etc.) to keep things interesting. You can even add a few foliage plants with color accents, such as coleus, caladium or dark canna.

Your single-color flower bed can be a showstopper with just a bit of planning.

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