I enjoyed strolling the streets of Santa Cruz and viewing private and public gardens. I was especially interested in flower gardens, possibly in contrast to my own garden, which is mostly trees and shrubs (and my tiny vegetable garden). I found a bright array of color palettes, and wonderful combinations of plants and hardscape. Here are some of my favorite combinations.
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| Shades of purple, red, and white |
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| Orange flowers, grass, and blue house |
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| Purple and yellow flowers |
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| Yellow trumpets, pink flowers, and picket fence |
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In all cases there are contrasts—between colors, shapes, sizes, and textures—which create visual interest. I was impressed how much a garden adds to a house or building; I saw many modest houses and apartments that stood out because of an imaginative garden. Even a small planted space enriches and enlivens the environment. A garden does not need to have a wide variety of plantings – a few key plants and flowers in season provide beauty, often lending to the neighborhood or district as a whole.
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