http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com Landscape Design in Long Beach Sun, 29 Aug 2010 01:16:21 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Now is the time to add a few Lisianthus to the garden. No room? plant them in a  pot to enjoy the beautiful color combos. Although they are not long lived -- they are total worth it -- treat yourself! http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/time-to-plant/lisianthus-in-the-garden/   y ou r   a s k e s Free digital ecard made with Smilebox http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/urbanite-patio/ Lavenders, salvias and such greet visitors to Gayle's new garden. A meandering decomposed granite pathway leads you throughout the garden areas. Butterflies and hummingbirds come to visit on a regular basis. The low maintenance garden allows Gayle to spend more time relaxing and enjoying the garden instead of regular tending to the ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/walk-on-the-wild-side/ Marie's summer garden is in full bloom! The wonderful climbing pink iceberg rose is a new addition to the garden--- a profuse of purples, pinks and whites. A perfect compliment to the victorian home in historic Cal Heights, Long Beach, Ca http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/climbing-pink-iceberg-on-an-arbor/  When I met Sue it was as if we have been friends forever! She has the same (great!) taste in decorating and in the garden too! The bones of the garden were great she just needed a little color... and something for a boring back wall -- come see what we ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/sues-garden-refresh/   The transition between the front and back was a messy trip. The old Olive tree took up alot of space for a nice walkway and the area is too shady. Often overwatered, the area was mucky! We added some repurposed bricks with a drip system and baby tears -- that ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/down-the-pathway/       Carlonna's backyard cottage garden is along a lane in Virginia County Club. Her garden is a reflection of her Tudor style cottage where her and her husband Ken spend time with their family and grandkids. What a great garden to pick flowers and watch the butterflies-- Open up the smile box below ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/news/in-carlonnas-garden/ Recently we redesigned and installed Joan's HUGE back garden---areas for veggies, a pretty area for a clothesline --Every areas has a purpose, and is sustainable and also pretty!  Joan needed a place to sit to admire the garden areas. . We came up with this low cost patio and repurposed some old bricks, steppings ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/ufo-patio/ Cathie longed for a place in her small back garden to set and read and  listen to music. We created a brick court  stuffed full of flowers and  a private place that is easy care. Our favorite part is the beautiful fountain that will soon be surrounded by creeping fig. The raised planter double ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/cathies-garden-sings/   Hollyhocks galore..in my back yard. Good thing I planted early, I haven't had time to work in my garden lately with the new office and such. Threw out some seeds and looked what happened. Of course I put in some good foundation perennials and roses too . Take a look/see ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/news/summer-2010-in-my-back-yard/