Gardenwise

 Above: prepare for spring by cooking up new color schemes with the help of Gertrude Jekyll’s “Colour Schemes for the

Pictured Above: A closeup of variegated Japanese aucuba. Its colorful leaves look like they have been sprayed with gold-colored paint,

Pictured Above: This photo of Japanese forest grass is pretty enough to grace the front of a holiday card. |

by Susan Tito Strategically placed near my front door, my culinary herbs have served me well all summer long, seasoning

Pictured Above: Eastern baccharis grows in wetland environments, which makes it ideal for coastal gardens. Its flowers take on the

Pictured Above: Purple passionflower is about as tropical looking as it gets. With the proper protection, this beauty can survive

Pictured Above: A single planting of Madagascar periwinkle pops in this wooden planter. All photos by Susan Tito by Susan

Pictured Above: Planting pollinator-friendly flowers, such as sunflowers, is one way to sustain bee populations. | Laura Klahre photo By

Pictured Above: The vibrant colors of this magnificent eastern redbud complement those of the tulips growing underneath it. | Vincent

Pictured above: Hellebores add much-needed winter interest to the garden— even snow can’t smother their beauty | Susan Tito photo

Pictured Above: Dracaena marginata surrounded by heartleaf philodendron (which closely resembles pothos) in a windowless office. By Susan Tito  It’s