This project is located off of Crescent Ave in Greenville, SC.
From inception, this project was a complete renovation with a ‘no-limit’ approach to the design. The clients wanted to create family-friendly gardens to enjoy with their grand-children and also larger spaces for hosting charitable events. A new driveway leads into the property where various materials are married in interesting ways to create new terraces and pavilions, gates and arbors, fountains and fireplaces. Of course, the gardens wouldn’t be complete without the wide variety of elegant plantings and accessories. This truly is a garden full of wonderful detail.
Glenna Partridge Garden Design I believe those are New Guinea impatiens and they can be grown in full sun in cooler climates or part sun/afternoon shade in warmer climates. I hope this helps!
The Collins Group/JDP Design No this is not a porte-cochère. It is a stand alone fireplace pavilion behind the main residence. It is actually quite some distance from the house in a side area. Yes, it is very grand and the clients use it all the time. I'm attaching an image that is looking through the porte-cochère at the house towards a parterre garden. I don't have any photographs showing the full thing.
Parterre garden question - I love this parterre garden. I am considering placing one next to my English country style house. I have not been able to find too much about planting them at the library (only one book). Any advice on where to get good references? Thanks!! »
5. Have a plan. A sure way of busting your budget is to defer decisions or, as they say in Washington, "kick the can down the road." Construction has started and you haven't made nearly enough decisions about what tile, what plumbing fixtures, what trim, etc. The builder starts pressuring you to make decisions or, worse, just does something without your input. You may find yourself tearing out work or, worse, have to live with something you really don't like because you don't have the time or money to change it.The best way to avoid these nightmare scenarios is to have your architect and/or designer prepare a detailed set of drawings and make all of your decisions before starting construction. Then, don't change your mind. It's easier said than done, but preparing a plan and sticking to it is the best way to stay on track.
2. Strong triangular roof lines. If your home is blessed with a beautiful roof line, flaunt it! Don't just add a climbing plant haphazardly, but prune a beautiful vine to follow the line of the roof. The plants soften any harsh edges while still reinforcing the shape – a win-win.
Planning for shade and shelter from the rain is crucial. A beautiful covered patio like this one is wonderful, but if your outdoor entertaining space isn't quite as large, try a tent. Add sides and you've got a terrific way to keep an outdoor party warm in the winter as well.