Combinations are the building blocks of successful gardens. Groupings of plants that share the same growth requirements will be the most successful, and the lowest maintenance. Color, form and texture are media the garden artist uses to create a rich tapestry of unique beauty. Plants with outstanding flowers, foliage and fruits, put together a few at a time, help you to build a garden that is beautiful and successful. This lecture stresses the use of colorful flowers and foliage to create season-long interest in beds and borders of all sizes, in sun and shade.