Alford's English Gardens

English Cottage Garden

kathyalford — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:04:16 +0000

Ranunculus in the english garden will brighten a rainy day in spring. They come in most colors of the rainbows and are easy to find in better nurseries. Best of all they will come back year after year if you save the corm and replant.

Build a potting bench!

kathyalford — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 21:25:19 +0000

Scrapbook personalized with Smilebox

Cottage Garden Bling!

kathyalford — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:40:00 +0000

Lisa’s garden needed an refresh with some annual color and a few accessories. We scoured though her stash of cottage things in her garage and look what we found– it never hurts to add a little bling — to the garden!

Signs of Spring at Hummingbird Cottage

kathyalford — Sun, 28 Feb 2010 21:53:39 +0000

Make a free photo slideshow

A Cottage Garden with A View

kathyalford — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:15:43 +0000

Marie loves to set in her garden and chat with the neighbors. As you can see she lives in a great old neigborhood with lots of mature trees. Her new cottage garden has layers of green to blend in with the area. White roses and spots of soft color blend nicely and add a lush feel to her garden.

A Cottage Garden Bouquet

kathyalford — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 03:33:50 +0000

Katie’s Cottage garden is still kicking out color even in Winter! Long lasting perennials create bouquets of colors that last for a long season. The blending of various colors add to the mix.

Recycled Accents for the Garden

kathyalford — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:09:59 +0000

What a great find we made at Vintage Emporium at 3423 Orange Ave in Long Beach 562 988 8460. The owner Julie has some great vintage and recycled items for the garden.

I found these gems together in the shop just waiting for a great spot in Lori’s new English Garden. Keep a look out for posting on Lori’s new front and back garden.

LB Water Dept. Grass Alternative

kathyalford — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:56:04 +0000

Take a look at one of the gardens designed and installed for a client of the Long Beach Water Dept. The client took classes offered in reducing water consumption in the garden. We were called in as consultants and hired to install the patio. To find out more about this program of getting your own landscape designer consult– contact LB Water Dept or check you monthly bill for process to sign up. Or call us to set an appointment.

Grass Alternative to your boring lawn

By removing sod and adding a flagstone patio with ground cover not only reduced the water bill but also added a seating area that made the garden more functionable. After the ground cover, Dymondia, is established the water can be cut back and eventually shut off. Best part — No weekly lawn service and little maintenance!

Rustic Fireplace for the Patio

kathyalford — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:42:54 +0000

Dana’s new fireplace makes this patio useable all four seasons. The natural stone matches the home’s exterior. The small wall divides the patio from the garden, adds more seating and creates a cozy room. Candles and pillows personalize the space and reflects Dana’s taste.

A Sustainable Garden-You can Have it All!

kathyalford — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:04:44 +0000

Why have boring old grass when you can use the garden as rooms! A seating area for tea- a beautiful brick walkway in thyme and your veggie garden hidden amoungst the flowers! by removing the sod area and redefining the garden we can have it all…and beautifully!