from the pergola leads to a tennis court behind the trees. Working with the arborist employed to maintain the oaks on the 4 acre property, care was taken to plant and irrigate in such a way as to protect the mature trees.
consulting with with a landscape professional who works in your area. Best of luck :)
check with a landscape professional or plant nursery in your area.
seeded with Triple Crown shade tolerant in the more shady areas. The lawns had been in place for many years and in time the shade factor increased. The gardener kept the lawn looking healthy by overseeding the sunny sections twice a year and the shade areas more frequently or by spot seeding.
yards and borders the woods. The previous homeowner installed a post and rail fence but planted nothing taller than 12 inches.
Years ago a friend helped me dig everything out and replant it with a variety of shrubs and perennials. It was beautiful, but I'm in the process of taking it all out. Our gardens
contrast between formal shaped hedge and blowzy shrubs
green shrubs form a strong element
Like bushes on path & pergola
plantings, with white gardens being the favorite.
use to border up a knot, and a marvellous fine ornament there unto."Boxwood (Buxus sp.) is still the chosen favorite in formal gardens today; whether hard clipped or allowed to grow more loosely, it's stunning.