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Chapter 6 <br /> Native Planting <br /> St <br /> rateg'ies <br /> As noted in the Introduction, one common objection to designing with native plants is their <br /> perceived "messy" appearance. Everyone appreciates the beauty of native plants in their <br /> natural settings. The challenge for designers is to bring the character of natural communities <br /> to the designed environment where the general public is accustomed to more order. The <br /> following strategies bring more intention and order to native plantings thereby increasing <br /> their acceptance aesthetically. <br /> Edge Treatments <br /> Creating neat edges with plants or other materials is an effective way to establish a sense of <br /> order in plantings. Formal edges to naturalized gardens can give a controlled look to the <br /> entire planting. Plants that grow low to the ground or stay in tight forms are generally used <br /> for front edges. <br /> Benefits: Creates a sense of order. <br /> Limitations: Maintaining a neat appearance may require higher maintenance. <br /> Maintenance requirements: Medium <br /> Edge of a Native Planting at the Fence Bordering Native Planting Prairie Smoke(Geum Triflorum) <br /> Science Museum of Minnesota photos by Dan Shaw <br /> ■ ■EL <br /> (photo on left) F-USA <br /> Metropolitan State University w <br /> by Great River Greening <br /> photo by Sara Morse ti3 <br /> 35 <br />