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You may think that working for a gardening magazine is the equivalent of being paid to spend hours in your garden, documenting essential chores and taking endless photos of the beauty you\u2019re cultivating. Unfortunately, this often isn\u2019t the case. While our home gardens are a great place for trailing, experimenting, and chasing personal garden joys, we often spend far more hours in the gardens of others rather than our own (admittedly, not something we can complain too much about). This is exactly the case for Jack Coyier, our in-house garden photographer and videographer.<\/p>\n

Jack, based in Des Moines, Iowa, is constantly traveling to gardens across the country (and globe<\/a>) to capture stunning gardens in the most breathtaking ways. But in-between work trips and the hours he spends behind a computer editing footage, Jack occasionally has the time to explore his own plantings and capture his home garden with the same thoughtfulness and technique that he so masterfully captures others. Below is a sampling of stunning photos from one of those rare occasions last month.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The focus of these photos are the flowers that were filling Jack\u2019s garden last month, but there is also plenty of gorgeous foliage to admire. \u2018Burning Hearts\u2019 false sunflower (Heliopsis<\/a> helianthoides<\/em> var. scabra<\/em> \u2018Burning Hearts\u2019, Zones 3\u20139) blooms are made even more vibrant when contrasted with the dark \u2018Royal Purple\u2019 smoke tree (Cotinus<\/a> coggygria<\/em> \u2018Royal Purple\u2019, Zones 4\u20138) leaves behind.<\/p>\n

\"close<\/a>Continuing with this high-contrast color theme, Cannova\u00ae Bronze Scarlet canna lily (Canna<\/em><\/a> x generalis<\/em> \u2018Bronze Scarlet\u2019, Zones 7\u201311) has bright, fire-engine red blooms and tropical foliage in a delectable deep bronze.<\/p>\n

\"close<\/a>It\u2019s clear that Jack\u2019s garden is full of hot shades as it transitions to summer. More bold blooms come from these \u2018Tuscan Sun\u2019 false sunflowers (Heliopsis helianthoides<\/em> \u2018Tuscan Sun\u2019, Zones 3\u20139).<\/p>\n

\"clusters<\/a>If you\u2019re looking for flowers that will pack a hot, vibrant punch, Luscious\u00ae Citrus Blend\u2122 lantana (Lantana<\/a> camara<\/em> \u2018Balandusbi\u2019, Zones 9\u201311 or as an annual) will always be an excellent addition. Clusters of bright reds, oranges, and yellows make them great companions for a multitude of other flowers in beds and containers.<\/p>\n

\"Asclepias<\/a>A great example of a plant lantana would pair with wonderfully is the always-amazing butterfly weed (Asclepias<\/a> tuberosa<\/em>, Zones 3\u20139), creating a combination that is both beautiful and beneficial.<\/p>\n

\"colorful<\/a>Yet another perfect garden moment captured by Jack. Layers of colors and textures are made that much more captivating by the subtle glow of the sun. Light can be your best friend or greatest enemy when planting a garden, and it\u2019s no different when you\u2019re trying to photograph one. With Jack\u2019s years of experience, he knows exactly how to make natural light work for him.<\/p>\n

\"container<\/a>When your plantings are missing a little something, a container is an easy way to bridge those garden gaps. Red, orange, and yellow is the dominate color palette in Jack\u2019s beds, but a trio of annuals helps tie in some of the other pink blooms that are scattered throughout.<\/p>\n

\"bright<\/a>As a garden photographer, it\u2019s no surprise that plants with high contrast are favored in Jack\u2019s garden. The dark foliage on this bright pink dahlia makes it look like the blooms are going to burst right through my screen!<\/p>\n

\"Verbascum<\/a>Lastly, this close up of \u2018Southern Charm\u2019 verbascum (Verbascum<\/em><\/a> \u2018Southern Charm\u2019, Zones 5\u20139) is absolutely magnificent. With just a few flowers open, I can\u2019t imagine the beauty that awaits as this spire continues to unfurl its peachy-pink blooms.<\/p>\n

I hope you all enjoyed this gorgeous collection of flower photos from Jack! I\u2019m always blown away by Jack\u2019s incredible photography, and hope you feel inspired to indulge your inner garden photographer this week. If you have a little extra time in the morning or late afternoon, break out your camera or phone and pretend you\u2019re photographing your garden for a glossy magazine spread. Have fun and experiment\u2014you might get a whole new perspective on your plantings. And when the photoshoot is over, consider sharing your favorite shots with Garden Photo of the Day<\/em>! Follow the directions below to submit photos via email, or send me a DM on Instagram:\u00a0@agirlherdogandtheroad<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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