martagons
Jane McGary (Sat, 23 Jun 2018 10:26:54 PDT)

Jane Sargent asked,

"I was wondering whether anybody could recommend a good book on what
plants look good together. My problem is that I like so many kinds of
plants that I think they all look good. There is a level beyond this. "

Although most books of this kind are written in England for conditions
there (much milder than Massachusetts), those by Beth Chatto and
Penelope Hobhouse might be rewarding. As I recall, they don't deal much
with bulbs but concentrate on shrubs and perennials (i.e., mixed
borders). However, it's possible to incorporate many bulbs in that kind
of planting -- just remember where you put them so you don't stick a
spade into them when adding a perennial. I can't recommend many specific
combinations for Jane's climate, since I live in the maritime Pacific
Northwest, but can just observe that many spring bulbs tolerate the root
zones of deciduous trees and shrubs very well. And don't forget the rock
garden, where small bulbs can flourish.

Jane McGary
Portland, Oregon, USA
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