http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com Landscape Design in Long Beach Sun, 07 Mar 2010 23:04:16 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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. http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/plants/english-cottage-garden/ Scrapbook personalized with Smilebox http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/news/1700/   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! http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/cottage-garden-bling/ Make a free photo slideshow http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/news/signs-of-spring-at-hummingbird-cottage/       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 ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/a-cottage-garden-with-a-view/    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. http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/a-cottage-garden-bouquet/ 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 ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/recycled-accents-for-the-garden/ 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 ... http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/lb-water-dept-grass-alternative/ 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. http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/rustic-fireplace-for-the-patio/ 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! http://www.alfordsenglishgardens.com/garden-of-the-week/a-sustainable-garden-you-can-have-it-all/