Perennial color is of course the most popular as the investment pays dividends as time goes on. Annual color then is trustworthy, filling the void between successive perennial blooms and providing consistent color throughout the summer. Photographed by Phil Steinhauer

Location: Rocky River, OH Photographer: Scott Pease

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz

The impressive exterior of the recent Three Birds Renovation at Beecroft, NSW. Colour Shown is Taubmans Gibraltar Grey.

Rolfe Hokanson

© dann coffey

Rick Schwarz

This large pot, made by A. Silvestri, San Francisco, softens a corner. Photo Credit: Mark Pinkerton, vi360

Front elevation of Mediterranean private home in Carmel Indiana. photo by Steve Goldberg

Garden Structures Renovation Bradley M Jones

Juliana Krizova Vlckova

Photo by Grey Crawford. This luxurious classic traditional residence was designed for a female executive in the apparel business. The poolside cabana’s intimate space is surrounded with potted flowers and a hanging art piece, creating a decorated feeling of an interior living room. Published in Luxe magazine Summer 2008. Winner of the American Society of Interior Designers' Gold Award for Best Home Over 3,500 Sq. Ft. Also, featured on HGTV's Top Ten in 2009.