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Perennial Border Was Planted:
The flat part of our backyard that was not devoted to a perennial border was planted in patches of field grasses, perennial rye, and various weeds. Originally I had wanted an English lawn as a frame for the flowers, but after what seemed like decades spent removing that old red shale and clay (and various articles of trash left by two generations of a fanning family) I settled for the weedy substitutes.Back in the perennial border we planted a group of sedums (Sedum Telephium 'Autumn Joy') in front of a clump of cord grass (Spartina pectinata 'Aureo-Marginata'). In winter the sedums turn a rich Mahogany brown, each bunch of blossoms becoming a glowing pincushion set off by the curving golden tan leaves of the grass.
Such a border can be planted anywhere, even in open lawn, although where it can be viewed from each side there will be more restrictions on the types of plants you can use. Most usually a background wall, Fence or hedge will provide the necessary frame, and will also provide a windbreak, which is important when taller plants are being grown. The dedicated planner can devise a highly scented border devoted to one type of plant (such as the rose), or a theme— delphiniums, dahlias, chrysanthemums and roses, among those that immediately come to mind, but there are so many others that the gardener can be spoilt for choice.
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