Monday, May 14, 2007

NICE SHADE GARDEN COMBINATION


Wow! Isn't this a great plant combination? Aside from the complimentry color of the foliage, the texture contrast is so cool. The fine Fern fronds really accentuate the large round foliage of the Hosta! Makes them POP!


Makes you just want to stare at it. And not get any work done. Just stare at it....you are getting sleepy.....very sleepy.....! Gardens are relaxing, ya know!

IT'S A BEAUTIFUL MORNING IN THE 'BURBS


Yep....I was up on my roof this morning, enjoying the sunrise view with coffee in hand.....this is what I saw!
We revamped this front yard a few years ago. Originally, this yard was a little ho-hum. No shaped lawn, no cool plantings, really no dimension. Just a lot of daylilies and hybrid tea roses. In the Winter time it was pretty barren. The stone bench to the left is a great place to go to read the paper, sip some coffee....wait...I can't do that...it's Monday!!
The colors in my front yard are fantastic this time of year from both flowers and foliage. I can help you have beautiful mornings in the garden if you want.....just give me a call and I can help you with a design!
It's gonna be in the 80's today...I had better getout and adjust my drip irrigation system. Have a great day!

Friday, May 11, 2007

Pathway in Progress


Here we are in progress. The digging down of the pathway creates beds on either side. Soil amendments will be added to make a great base for all the COOL plants that we will be adding later. Landscape fabric is layed beneath the gravel for more weed control. YEAH! Who says having a nice, easy garden space was tough??

SEISE GARDEN - Tigard, Oregon


See what you can do with a small yard area? A beautiful pink Satomi Dogwood tree anchors the orner bed, along with other Woodland plants surrounding the stone lined pathway. The paver pad area is for her BBQ, allowing maximum patio useage for guests and seating.