Add beauty to your backyard with charming decorations


Large stretches of lawn can look a little ho-hum. To break up the monotony, try this easy-care island garden plan designed to look beautiful no matter where it’s viewed. A small ornamental plum tree anchors the planting and produces stunning pink-white double flowers in spring, as well as beautiful fall foliage. A dwarf weigela completes the floral show with its own pink spring blooms. The surrounding perennials and groundcovers add seasonal splashes of color, with an emphasis on pinks and yellows, and a touch of blue from bellflowers. Three optional varieties of bulbs further enhance the pink and yellow theme. The plants in this design bloom best in full sun, but tolerate light shade.