Ground Cover
I came across this image of Korean Velvet Grass (Zoysia tenuifolia) blanketing a front yard. The plant was mentioned for its turf like appearance, drought tolerance and beauty when left un-mowed. Hardy in zones 9-11, this plant would not thrive in Central Ohio but would be great used in the South and South West. The grass will grow right up … READ MORE
Holiday
Last week our clients received our first Holiday Idea Book in the mail. Since we no longer have the retail space we missed the opportunity to share our creative ideas for holiday with our clients and thought the Idea book could help. Even though we could only share a selection of ideas, we really hope that this gets everyone excited about decorating … READ MORE
Boxwood of the week
So I have been visiting Pintrest for awhile now, but waited until last night to finally request a membership. This weekend will be filled with tagging and organizing inspiration photos. Have a great weekend! Clipped boxwoods framing trees.From Pintrest, original from Veranda.
Advice
My next door neighbor works for our cable company installing and repairing fiber optic lines. The other night after work he was telling me about having to repair a very expensive line not once, but twice because a tree company was attempting to plant some trees and never called to confirm line location. At work we make a call to … READ MORE
Inspiration
While exploring Pinterest I came across these two images on the same page. It was amazing to see the same execution of a design theory with two different mediums. You never how when you will be completely inspired. Decking by Foreign Office Architects, and turf terracing by Charles Jencks. Pins found via
Family Gardening
Now that James is interested in playing outside almost all the time, making sure we have a family friendly backyard is a high priority. I grew up on a strawberry farm with a pond and acres of fields and woods to explore. Even though we live on a cul-de sac I want James to hav fond memories playing outside just like I … READ MORE
Boston Ivy, Green wall
I am a fan of ivy covered walls and homes. I think they can cover sins and provide some green in really tight spaces. However growing ivy comes with some responsibility in maintaining and ensuring you have selected the right species for your need. WHAT TYPE OF IVY: First, if growing on a structure NEVER plant English Ivy, choose Boston Ivy. … READ MORE
Design 101
(Read Previous Design 101 here) Pleaching is the method of training multiple trees into a single horizontal plane, or one continuous line. It is often used to create allees or hedges. More frequently seen in European garden design, the training takes dedication to clipping and time to mature. Most often the branches are clipped to expose the trunks. EXAMPLES OF PLEACHING A classic example of … READ MORE
Landscape Design
I have about 10 years worth of past issues of Garden Design, Gardens Illustrated and many more magazines that while watching tv at night I like to flip through. I always find something interesting that I flag for follow up or an inspiring garden I forgot about. Last night I was reading a Garden Design from Jan/Feb 2008 and came across an … READ MORE