Think of red as lipstick for your garden.
Even if you’re one of those gardeners who thinks a little red goes a long way, you still need a little. We’ve made a study of scarlet and come up with our favorite 11 ways to add red to a garden:
A Pop of Poppies

Less Is More

The Red and the Black

Paint a Panel

Accent an Archway

Relax a Formal Garden

Add Annuals

Be a Shutter Bug

Pick a Perfect Paint

Complementary Colors

Color Theory

N.B.: This post is an update; it was first published April 2017.
For more of our favorite ways to use red as an accent color, see:
- 10 Easy Pieces: Red Café Chairs.
- Gardening 101: Red Twig Dogwood.
- Accessories: Neutra House Numbers in Red.
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