The colors and flutter of butterflies turn a space into a wonderland. Imagine making the space even more appealing with themed flags. Combining these two requires. So, how do you combine these two in one garden? Below, we discuss a few ideas, including how to select seasonal colors and how flag accents bring the vision into reality.
How to Design a Butterfly Garden with Flag Accents
Flag accents are a great decor choice in butterfly gardens. They mimic fluttering butterflies. It makes the space picturesque. Here are tips on how to use them in your butterfly garden.
Guide the Eye
You can use garden flags to define the space. For instance, you can line them along walkways or draw attention to specific focal points. If there are host plants you wish your visitor to notice, place a few flags near them. Another spotlight can be a fountain or birdbath. Turn it into a centerpiece by guiding the eye using flags. You can also highlight a sitting area where visitors can relax and take in the beauty of the garden.
Tie the Colors Together
Color makes a butterfly garden different from any other outdoor space. However, a once-stunning garden can turn chaotic when your plants and flowers bloom at the same time. Thus, use flags to bring order by selecting colors that match the flowers.
For instance, if you have clusters of salvia, the flags can be lavender, while a garden with zinnias may require red patterned flags. The idea is not to match every flag with a flower but to tie everything together so the eye can travel smoothly. As such, the garden appeals like a painted canvas, not a haphazard plant collection.
Mark the Seasons
Use flags to match seasonal changes. For instance, you can set up bright floral flags in spring to match the first blooms. However, midsummer calls for bold designs to echo the lively activity of butterflies around the nectar-rich plants. During autumn, the leaves are turning, and there is an increase in late-season flowers, which calls for flags in warm shades. So, what do you do in winter? Since there are no butterflies, the garden may look bare. Therefore, choose flags in evergreen tones or festive season colors.
Bring the Garden Alive
You want the flags to add a sense of motion in the space. Therefore, avoid using too many flags. Let butterflies take center stage, accompanied by a handful of flags that echo the natural movement of the living art. As such, even when butterflies pause, the garden remains vibrant as the flags dance to the breeze.
To keep the garden alive even at nighttime, use flags with a reflective thread. Alternatively, position flags near lighting or use the ones with solar-powered stands. They make the garden a place to entertain visitors even at night.
Protect Delicate Plants
Flags can also create a perimeter around fragile plants to shield them from the wind. They may not be as sturdy as trellises, but they do the job. Additionally, flags are easier to maintain than hedges. You can also adjust their height as the plants grow. Once the plants reach a good height, you can remove them.
Conclusion
Combining living plants and decor makes a butterfly garden more stunning. For instance, flags echo the flight of butterflies and their colors. They also complement the beauty of blooms. One of the considerations when selecting these accents is the choice of color. The garden stays vibrant throughout the year when you match seasonal colors. Additionally, avoid using too many flags to avoid overwhelming the space.
