Thursday, April 28, 2011
The Many Joys of Spring
I walked around the yard today before the rain rumbled in.....I saw such lovely colors and textures. What joy! Spring is finally here!
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| Little Violets that pop up everywhere |
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| Cilantro that wintered over |
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| PJ's Parrot Tulips |
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| Last of the lovely Hellebores |
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| Spinach that wintered over |
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| Medley of Wild Clover & Creeping Jenny |
Friday, April 1, 2011
Children's Play
It's vitally important to take into consideration who are the main "players" in your landscape.
Whether that list consists of one solitary person with three cats and one dog, a retired couple who travels extensively all year long, or an active family of five, landscape needs and requirements must reflect the main users of the space.
Following suit, how do these participants use the space, and how often? Before embarking on any landscape development project, think about these questions. If you are yearning to install an extensive perennial border, but you have a ninety pound Golden Retriever whose nickname is "the digging fool", you must consider how you're going to prevent Fido from ripping out your beloved Peonies.
The following garden was created around the needs of an active family who enjoy sports. Dad loves basketball and desired a court. Play equipment and a sunken trampoline were brought in for the young children's entertainment. Mom just wanted to lounge around the pool all summer and dabble in some vegetable gardening, while the rest of the family frolicked in the backyard. The final design was a hit!
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| An Active Backyard |
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Think Spring!
- Jennifer Garces
- My experienced team and I have been creating and maintaining unique gardens and lavish landscapes throughout Long Island, New York for the past decade. Specializing in the creation of outdoor living spaces that are extraordinary yet functional, I glean inspiration from the traditional English style of gardening which incorporates lush perennial gardens, old world style masonry and wood accents. I believe unlimited creativity may be ignited by merging site potential, client desires and designer vision. Truly, gardening is a natural process that evolves and becomes more breathtaking with time. I hold a degree in Landscape Architecture from the University of Rhode Island and have over 6 years of field experience.
