Cottage gravel patio photo in DC Metro with a pergola

Sublime Garden Design
Design ideas for an eclectic landscaping in Seattle.

Inspiration for a mid-sized full sun backyard formal garden for spring.

Alison Hodgson

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Shed - country shed idea in Chicago

A retired client wanted to jazz up the entrance to her home but leave the orchard, veggie beds and hardscape the way it was. Since she does all the maintenance herself, I wanted to make sure she wouldn't have too many weeds so we used the winter months to sheet mulch the area, killing the massive amount of existing weeds & enriching the hard soil. This worked beautifully. We added a flagstone pathway with Dymondia between the stones and a small area for her new bench to sit and enjoy the garden. She didn't want plants under her messy tree, so we decorated that area with pots. She has a huge deer & gopher problem which is why she hangs the white ribbons to scare away the deer from her fruit trees.

Photo: Margot Hartford © 2016 Houzz

Deck - craftsman deck idea in Toronto

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Inspiration for a cottage exterior home remodel in Chicago

Beach contemporary design featuring custom succulent wall planters, drought tolerant plants, permeable paving, fruit trees and outdoor rooms
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Orange County.

Pink in alkaline soils and blue in acidic soils, Big Daddy’s huge blooms are as big as balloons at a child’s birthday party. Perfect for flower arrangements, ‘Big Daddy’ will bloom from early summer through fall FEATURES Bloom/Feature 12-14" pink or blue blooms in summer Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 6,7,8,9 Zone Detail Hardy to -10 F Key Features Fall blooming Use Accent, hedge, mass planting Exposure Part sun to shade Bloom Season Summer, fall Dimension 5-6' H x 5-6' W Growth Rate Fast CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer In spring Pruning Shape after bloom cycle PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in shade to part shade dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants

Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical full sun backyard landscaping in Hawaii.

Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical front yard stone driveway in Miami.

Aralia Gardens Limited. www.aralia.org.uk
This is an example of a small contemporary rooftop formal garden in Hertfordshire with decking.

Inspiration for a cottage brown one-story mixed siding gable roof remodel with a metal roof

Performs well in full sun. Ideal as a low-growing hedge and fast-growing in the landscape. This sterile cultivar will not re-seed into the landscape. Sunny, year-round golden foliage makes for a beautiful garden. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Bright yellow foliage Plant Type Shrubs Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 6,7,8,9,10 Zone Detail Hardy to USDA zone 6-10 Key Features Use Exposure Full sun Bloom Season N/A Dimension 3-4’ H x 3-4’ W Growth Rate Moderate CARE Water Regular water Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Fertilize in spring Pruning Not necessary; prune as desired PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun dig hole 2X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants; fertilize in early spring