Greet Your Guests with Style—Southern Living Idea House Garden Plan

We are thrilled to take part in planting the container gardens and landscapes at the Southern Living® Idea House, and this year was no exception.

Here’s how it all came together…

Page Duke and Ed Tessier—nationally acclaimed landscape architects based in Nashville, Tenn.—designed and created the bones of the entire garden. Then, Southern Living Associate Garden Editor Rebecca Reed and designer Carmen Johnston lent their green thumbs. Baby Gem™ Boxwood lent structure to the design, and we worked our way forward adding shrubs and perennials for color, texture, and aroma. We wanted to ensure all of our guests would be greeted with the quintessential smell of gardenias, and Jubilation™ Gardenia definitely fit the bill. Then we added layers of color with Little Bonnie™ Dwarf Spiraea and Dear Dolores® Hydrangea to usher in guests with style. This burst of color really brings a garden to life!

To create height and texture, we mixed Saucy™ Wine Salvia with Tiger Eye Black-Eyed Susan and White Petunias. We absolutely loved how these colors work together! Creating an entryway isn’t just about aesthetics though; it’s about making a lasting impression. That’s why we made sure that our garden plan is not only beautiful but also practical and easy to maintain. With compact varieties like Jubilation Gardenia and Baby Gem Boxwood, you can enjoy the beauty of your garden without worrying about it becoming overgrown! The first glimpse of your garden should be just as lovely as the garden itself. We’re glad to help you greet guests with bright colors, sweet fragrances and eye-catching textures that will captivate them from the start. Download The Stylish Entry Garden Plan PDF Pin it for later!