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This Cozy Corner Garden Plan Will Brighten Up an Unused Spot in Your Yard

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This Cozy Corner Garden Plan Will Brighten Up an Unused Spot in Your Yard

It can be tricky figuring out what to plant where fences intersect, especially on the edge of your property. Dress up these kinds of awkward spots with this long-blooming, cozy corner garden plan. It features no-fuss plants that offer flowers and foliage in harmonious pink, purple, blue, and white hues. Together, these easy-care plants will turn an uninteresting spot in your landscape into a colorful display that will last through the seasons.

Plants for Creating the Cozy Corner Garden Plan

Use an elegant, evergreen blue spruce as the focal point of this garden plan. Surround the tree with a mix of beautiful blooming perennials and shrubs, such as peonies, hydrangeas, and irises. A clematis will provide vertical interest as it scrambles up a fence, arbor, or other support structure.

  • 1 Columnar blue spruce (Picea pungens 'Iseli Fastigiate'): Zones 3-8
  • 1 Clematis 'Diana's Delight': Zones 4-9
  • 2 Bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla Endless Summer): Zones 4-9
  • 1 Rhododendron 'Yaku Princess': Zones 5-9
  • 3 Japanese iris (Iris ensata 'Great White Heron'): Zones 4-9
  • 1 Blue false indigo (Baptisia australis): Zones 3-8
  • 1 Peony (Paeonia 'Dinner Plate'): Zones 3-8
  • 3 Reblooming iris (Iris 'Clarence'): Zones 4-9
  • 3 Siberian iris (Iris sibirica 'Caesar's Brother'): Zones 3-9

If you aren't able to find the exact varieties listed above, substitute with others of the same type of plant that offer similar colors, shapes, and sizes.

Because some plants can spread aggressively and take over natural habitats in certain climates, always check which species are considered invasive in your area before planting so you don't end up introducing with a problem plant.

Download the Free Cozy Corner Garden Plan

The garden plan for this garden design includes an illustrated version of the planted garden, a detailed diagram of the layout, a list of plants for the garden as shown, and complete instructions for installing the garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the best type of fences to use when growing vines?

    Metal and vinyl fences work best with tendril and twining vines because they are sturdy. Although it's possible to grow vines on wooden fences, you might need to add additional supports.

  • What else can you place in the corner of your yard, besides flowers?

    If you don't want to add a corner garden to your yard, there are other options. You can build a small pond, set up a seating area, or install an outdoor fireplace.

  • What makes a plant low-maintenance?

    Low-maintenance plants typically require less watering and little to no pruning, making them easy to manage. They also tend to be resistant to pests and diseases, and not particular about soil type.

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