GARS -Borders


The Greater Atlanta Rose Society		Landscaping with Roses
Home Rose Related Links Our History and Mission Newsletters Photo Albums Ask the Experts Meetings and Special Events Site Map Search GARS		Borders Border gardens are typically located along the boundaries of the property and be open or enclosed by fencing. They are typically deeper than a simply edged rose garden and larger in scale permitting shrubs and small ornamental trees in addition the roses, perennials and annuals. Borders provide the opportunity to add height and depth by layering colors and textures. Large repeat blooming antique roses are well suited to borders. English roses like Golden Celebration or Heritage combine wonderfully Nanho Purple Buddleia. Smaller shrubs like spirea and abelia can be introduced into the mix to achieve a layering effect. Highly resistant modern shrub roses like Belinda's Dream can also be used to great advantage in dense plantings where minimal care is preferred. Small ornamental trees including cherries and dogwoods are options to provide interest in the spring and fall as the roses wane. Crape myrtles can provide complimentary colors in the summer. Although root competition is not desirable, roses can be successfully grown in the general vicinity of small trees and shrubs if they receive at least 6 hours of sun. Use of Butterfly Bushes in the Mixed Border Next Page