Plants used as a transition are simply those shrubs or ground covers
that pull together the plantings at the corners or accented entryways.
These shrubs are used to soften the lines of the house, where the walls
meet the ground.
Use shrubs that will not call attention to themselves by having bright
foliage or coarse leaf texture. These shrubs also help to hide any
exposed foundation walls along the house. Transition shrubs should be
low-growing or dwarf in size. If the siding of your house extends to the
ground without leaving the foundation walls exposed, a groundcover may
be all that is required to add depth to the foundation planting.
[Illustration: _Shrubs help hide unsightly construction_]
[Illustration: ... as planted]
[Illustration: _... and soften harsh house lines._]
[Illustration: ... as planted]