Garden spaces this looks like real stone, probably limestone I live in one and I am now renovating. I love the look and would like to expose my exterior walls like this.
Garden spaces I would like to know the type of mortar mix used to point the stone in this photo. And how well does it stay up to the elements in the tropics?
A little more casual is this vine covering a patio space. Look for a plant that will provide shade through most of the outdoor season. Your personal style will dictate if you want greenery only or some color provided by flowers. If you choose the latter, be sure the blooms are more subdued than exuberant for a classic French feel.Another good choice is an espaliered fruit tree. Edibles were always part of a French garden, and a well-trained espaliered tree will fit right in.
added by florida_pilot to For Steve (4 months ago)
The "Z" shape pattern in the shutters is an interesting idea. Would also like the shutters to have wrought iron hardware that makes them actually functional, not just cosmetic.