by Shirley Bovshow
Woodland Hills, CA, US · 17 photos
Pool Makeover by Shirley Bovshow of EdenMakersBlog.com
http://EdenmakersBlog.com

Garden makeovers by Shirley Bovshow in Los Angeles. Glowing ornamental grasses and other low water plants enhance the natural style gardens surrounding this pool makeover. Why start from scratch if you can "recreate" a pool scape that you will love for a fraction of the price. See the transformation: http://edenmakersblog.com/?p=533

Photo by Shirley Bovshow EdenMakersBlog.com

 
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colcom wrote:
√Hi, i notice you planted this close to the pool and jacuzzi, will the pink bloom make mess being next to the - Hi, i notice you planted this close to the pool and jacuzzi, will the pink bloom make mess being next to the pool? »
· Comment · 6 months ago
Shirley Bovshow Muhlenbergia capillaris- "pink muhly grass"
8 weeks ago ·
lisastockwell Thanks! I'll have to see if I can get it locally in Sonoma County.
8 weeks ago ·
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alexia7 wrote:
Beautiful! Can you tell me what type of flagstone did you use and how you went about getting such large pieces - Absolutely gorgeous! »
· Comment · 8 months ago
alexia7 Thanks Shirley! You really are amazing!
8 months ago ·
Shirley Bovshow Aw shucks!
8 months ago ·
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Cooke Furniture wrote:
Did you incorporate a fire pit in that space? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
Shirley Bovshow Hi David. Thanks for your question. No fire pit. Instead, we built a beautiful large fireplace for the area directly left of the pool area!
11 months ago ·
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Nancy Parr wrote:
what is growing between the stones.......and is it high maintenance? »
· Comment · 16 months ago
navanation Thank you, Shirley!
9 months ago ·
rbcola This is very helpful.....I'll take this a step further if you will indulge me please Shirley.......Can the drip irrigation system be set up such that rainfall can be captured (gutters, etc) in a (barrel!!!???) holding tank of some kind and then controlled in the distribution through the landscaping. We're planning to build and it seems so practical to use "mother nature" and "supplement" when necessary.
9 months ago ·
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geneva50 wrote:
Will these do well in south Florida zone 10? »
· Comment · 16 months ago
Shirley Bovshow Hi Geneva50,
Thank you for your question. Muhly grass will do well in zone 10 and is adaptable to both heat and humidity. Not fussy to grow. Please visit my blog, EdenMakersblog.com for more information!
Shirley Bovshow
16 months ago ·
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lema wrote:
what are the pink flowering grasses called? »
· Comment · 17 months ago
micromaverick I love the pink grasses- wish I could grow them in Iowa!
6 months ago ·
Shirley Bovshow @Micromaverick- Not sure what your gardening zone is but muhly grass is evergreen in zones 6-9.
6 months ago ·
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What Houzz contributors are saying:
Some of my favorite ornamental grasses are the pink pampas and switchgrasses. The bright, wispy plumes of pink scream girlishness without the high maintenance of roses and delphiniums. Before you purchase grass plants or seed, make sure you check your state's invasive plant listings. Some ornamental grasses are considered noxious weeds in some parts of the country.
Pull from nature's color palettes.If choosing color for your home has you feeling a bit intimidated, try looking to nature for inspiration. When you find a vista, garden or landscape that inspires you, snap a picture or clip a photo from a magazine. I was drawn to the feathery pink plants paired with greenery in this backyard.
added by Cassy Aoyagi, FormLA Landscaping to Patio Pavers Go Green in Between
In California and other dry climates, choosing a drought-tolerant ground cover like dymondia will further enhance the sustainability of the space.
added by Cathy Lara to Pick a Perfect Color Palette
Color palettes can be applied to the exterior ...
If your garden is a little more relaxed than classic, a little more desert than woodland, you might want to try grasses. Muhly grass (shown) is an excellent choice for a wallop of color.
added by Annie Thornton to Great Design Plant: Pink Muhly Grass
Or use the grass as an accent, as designer Shirley Bovshow has done here, by planting smaller clumps throughout the garden.
added by Katherine Caviness to Pool-Friendly Patio Materials
Flagstone patios can be installed with ground cover planted in between, as shown in this image. This type of application complements the natural surroundings — but be sure to have the patio slant gently away from the pool to avoid runoff into the water.
added by J. Peterson Garden Design to 8 Spectacular Grasses to Energize a Fall Garden
Muhly Grass(Muhlenbergia capillaris) Muhly grass offers one of the most stunning colorations of all the ornamental grasses. It starts out as a neat green mound of fine foliage, and by summer's end it begins developing a mauve-pink spray of seed heads. This grass blends in beautifully with other ornamental grasses and flowering perennials. USDA zones: 5a to 10bWater requirement: AverageLight requirement: Full to partial sunMature size: 4 feet tallPlanting tips: Plant in fall or spring, and prune down to 12 inches in late winter or early spring.
Pink muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is one of the most dramatic for late-season color. Rather than massing these in a single border, the designer added them throughout the space, effectively moving the eye around this beautiful garden. The pink-purple beard tongue (Penstemon sp, USDA hardiness varies) in the foreground adds a nice touch.
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Possible drainage solution.
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Pink grasses here?
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Love the pink grasses.
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Pink Bush
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Muhlenbergia capillaris- "pink muhly grass"
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Muhly grass
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Wonderful pink grass
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Muhlenbergia
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pink fuzzy plant behind pond
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Pink muhly grass (Muhlenbergia capillaris) is one of the most dramatic for late-season color. Rather than massing these in a single border, the designer added them throughout the space, effectively moving the eye around this beautiful garden. The pink-purple beard tongue (Penstemon sp, USDA hardiness varies) in the foreground adds a nice touch.
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Muhly grass.
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Upstairs area.
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Freshness
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Another great pool idea
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