Landscape 2
Pleached trees. All three pros recommend pleached trees, which are trained to grow in an almost wall-like form, as seen in this garden. “Pleached trees are a fantastic solution for screening higher buildings beyond the garden by adding extra height above the fence line,” Lindsay says. “They’re often a great solution for your neighbors, too, as they give pleasing green screening and privacy on both sides.” “They can add a lovely formal feel to a garden,” Tyrrell adds. European hornbeam (Carpinus betulus, zones 4 to 8) is a popular choice, and Lindsay also loves European beech (Fagus sylvatica, zones 4 to 7). Wilson has a preference for deciduous species. “[With these,] you get seasonal change and variety, and this approach allows light levels through in the winter months while the interwoven framework of the trees will still provide a modicum of privacy,” he says.
“We recommend lights made from high-quality brass, which is naturally resistant to corrosion and can withstand our ever-changing weather conditions. Brass also provides the perfect base for a number of finishes — it can be powder-coated or electroplated in matte black, nickel, copper and bronze, for example
Pavers and lights
Pavers
Privacy screen
Leyland cypresses
Leyland cypresses for privacy
2-by-2-foot concrete patio
“The first thing we do on all our projects is paint the boundary fences black or off-black.” The reason: “Not only does the dark color give those vertical surfaces around the garden a uniform finish,” he says, “but it creates the perfect backdrop for all that green foliage.”
bowl and base
Plants such as clover, buttercups and daisies are so valuable to insects, and the soil is essential for worms, birds and other small creatures.
Water feature at against back wall
Idea for walkway from garage gate to back yard
Auroralight a lighting designer and manufacturer in Carlsbad, California, showcased its new Catenary mounting system. The mounting system works with the company’s line of brass and copper low-watt LED pendant lights, allowing designers to customize the arrangement and mounting style to string the lights across open backyards, patios or other unroofed areas. This image shows some of the company’s pendant light styles mounted on its new Catenary system.
Pergola with window insets
In addition to the Dusty Miller, some of the plant varieties that make this garden unique are Artemesia 'Powis Castle' and Lavender 'Otto Quast' planted with existing boxwood. Also, the plant that looks like Catmint in the image is actually a combination of Common Thyme and Lime Thyme.
The trees are Prunus Caroliniana (Cherry Laurel)
Concrete walkway
Fencing - top edge detail
Idea - seating integrated into retaining wall
Tiles on patio
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