Four Seasons Color - Planterra

After

Before

Freshening up a traditional Portland garden

This garden had two seasons of color.
It now has four.

Colors for
all Seasons

My clients both had degrees in plant science, but no time to think about plants for their front and backyard. We spent hours browsing for just the right mix that would give us four-season color.

Before

The front yard had been neglected for many years until new owners made it their own

Preparing a Plant List

We removed older shrubs and planted new hydrangeas, sumac and Italian cypress

Summer Colors

Annabelle Hydrangeas, roses and spireas lighten up the yard during hot summer days

Four-Season Plant Palette

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Photo by
Brian Foulkes 2025

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Spring

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Summer

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Fall

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Winter Garden
Hoyt Arboretum 2024

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Winter