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This is an example of a large traditional backyard shaded formal garden for summer in Chicago with gravel.
Mariani Landscape
Mariani Landscape
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English Jewel Box

Traditional Garden, Chicago

A view through the garden rooms, a gravel path leads through to the many spaces. The path is lined with cushwa brick outlining the spaces. Terra cotta containers are filled with boxwood and petunia; pachysandra and bugleweed ground cover fill the flanking and center beds. A cast iron bench offers an opportunity to sit and enjoy the space, with the fountain creating a pleasant sound. The wall is graced with two standard form lilacs. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan