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Garden of the Week November 25,2008
Posted in Garden of the Week, headline on 25 November 2008

Various colors of reds and yellows make this cottage garden inviting to the passer by. The old Liquid Ambar’s foliage as the feel of fall to the garden. Decomposed granite (DG) makes a lovely patio under the tree and keeps the area low maintenance. Annual fall color in the planter is accented by a cute […]

Garden of the Week
Posted in Garden of the Week, headline on 22 October 2008

 
This shady back garden, is a great space to relax and take the time to read a book. The area has a reused patio of broken cement and an old bench, that was recycled. Ground cover and cement, is natural rug underneath bare feet. A small pop of color was used in this garden, to accent the […]

Garden of the Week
Posted in Garden of the Week, headline on 18 October 2008

                                                                                                                                                                                 
A selection of pots in a secret garden add vibrance to the space. Nestled among a passion vine in a secret corner of the garden, a splash of color creates a warm atmosphere for guests to gather. The plants selected are long lasting perennials that will survive the seasons. The pots were placed on […]

Garden of the Week
Posted in Garden of the Week, headline on 21 September 2008

     This tranquil garden is a great escape for meditation or for entertaining guests-the pond adds a focal point as well as sound to the garden.

Edible Landscape
Posted in Garden of the Week, headline on 15 August 2008

This Fall vegetable garden boasts lettuce, onions and lots of herbs. Mexican feather grass and creeping thyme are at the entrance. Bright pink salvia is mixed in among the pot marigolds and other edibles. The garden is watered with low volume Walla Walla spray heads recommended by Be Water Wise a terrific […]

Recycled Materials
Posted in Garden of the Week, headline on 8 August 2008

This recycled piece makes a unique statement and adds bright color to a drab corner of this cottage chic garden. By using found objects, you can create an eclectic garden and add a bit of interest to an otherwise nondescript passageway. Adding a low volume drip system keeps plants well watered without […]

Passion Flower Vine
Posted in Garden of the Week, headline on 1 August 2008

This beautiful and robust passion flower vine, is the perfect disguise for an unattractive cinder block wall. Three sets of wires were attached to the wall to hold up the vine and a small bird house was added for a whimsical effect. The plant is watered by a drip system to keep the […]

Luscious Colors
Posted in Garden of the Week, headline on 28 June 2008

Our Garden of the Week for June 28 is this luscious colorscape filled with deep, rich hues of pink and purple. A easy-to-maintain collection of plants spills over the yard fulfilling the owners wish of low-maintenance beauty.