Wave Planting
The UK's Daily Telegraph has an article on Wave Planting.
In a typical border, which is narrower than it is long, arranging herbaceous perennials in a series of undulating waves from front to back can establish a rhythm that constantly supplies a sense of movement from spring to winter. There are no arbitrary drifts arranged like interlocking crazy paving. Instead, ribbons of plants sweep backwards and forwards so that wave upon wave lap against the next in continuous succession.
There are no focal points or full stops. The whole planting flows beautifully.
This is a planting form that I often use (although it is easy to over-use it, so be careful). Wave planting is particularly well suited to prarie-style grass garden, or cottage-style, where different plants can intermingle. If you prefer a strictly structured garden, then wave planting probably isn't for you.
The article talks about using wave planting in perennial beds, but I often use it for annual planting, it gives you a chance to experiment over a period of time with different layouts, and different plant palettes.
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