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<h4>You're browser does not support iFrames - here is an exerpt of the content</h4> <a href="http://gardenerstips.co.uk/blog/tips/red-matching-gardens/">Click here to read the article in full</a> <p><img class="aligncenter" title="Ruby Red" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3011/2884184073_e53789b924_d.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="333" /></p> <p>The fiery red Dahlias complement the brick work of the house in this open garden.<br /> The colour is repeated at the end of the formal lake and the <a title="planting" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/planting/">planting</a> in the side borders also has some colour symmetry. (A shame about the scaffolding but what a place to grow a climber).</p> <p><img class="aligncenter" title="Roses" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3029/2885024800_3e4f17dd13_d.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="367" /></p> <p>Talking of climbers, again the colour of the brick and the red roses lift the photograph. I like the very interesting grey gate tied up with garden string. If I try achieve this effect with old gates in my garden the results are woeful. (Must try harder)</p> <p><img class="aligncenter" title="Balliol College Oxford" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3192/4013074447_4886b02352_d.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="375" /></p> <p>Even the old light coloured stone at this Oxford college is set off a treat by the red foreground. The green plays a significant part however as it is strongly complementary to the red and the leaves have scale and texture.</p> <h2><strong><a title="Gardeners" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/gardeners/">Gardeners</a> Tips on Red in <a title="Gardening" href="http://gardenersvoice.com/category/gardening/">Gardening</a></strong></h2> <ul> <li>Keep the design simple and use repetition to make a point.</li> <li>Red tends to bring the foreground towards you.</li> <li>Do not mix with pink or insipid colours as neither will benefit.</li> <li> In a small garden use red plants for emphasis and with care or they overpower.</li> <li>I prefer the hot reds of Crocosmia, Dahlia, Lobelia, Heliathemum ‘Supreme’ some Tulips and Peonies.</li> </ul> <div style="display: none">VN:F [1.6.3_896]</div><div class="ratingblock"><div class="ratingblock "><div class="ratingheader ">Rate this Article</div><div class="ratingstars "><div id="article_rater_29090" class="ratepost gdsr-soft gdsr-size-24"><div class="starsbar gdsr-size-24"><div class="gdouter gdheight"><div id="gdr_vote_a29090" style="width: 0px;" class="gdinner gdheight"></div><div id="gdr_stars_a29090" class="gdsr_rating_as"><a id="gdsrX29090X5X0XaXarticle_rater_29090Xarticle_loader_29090X10X24" title="5 / 5" class="s5" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX29090X4X0XaXarticle_rater_29090Xarticle_loader_29090X10X24" title="4 / 5" class="s4" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX29090X3X0XaXarticle_rater_29090Xarticle_loader_29090X10X24" title="3 / 5" class="s3" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX29090X2X0XaXarticle_rater_29090Xarticle_loader_29090X10X24" title="2 / 5" class="s2" rel="nofollow"></a><a id="gdsrX29090X1X0XaXarticle_rater_29090Xarticle_loader_29090X10X24" title="1 / 5" class="s1" rel="nofollow"></a></div></div></div></div><div id="article_loader_29090" style="display: none; width: 120px; " class="ratingloader article"><div class="loader flower " style="height: 24px"><div class="loaderinner" style="padding-top: 2px">please wait...</div></div></div></div><div class="ratingtext "><div id="gdr_text_a29090">Rating: 0.0/<strong>5</strong> (0 votes cast)</div></div></div></div>
