Custom decorative concrete pavers surrounded by pebble stone line the entrance to this outdoor space. The modern landscaping composed of tight, linear plantings with hues of green provides privacy from neighboring properties. The deck steps span the entire width of the deck and have built-in recessed lighting so that the space is well-defined in the evening as well as the daytime.

Progress on the new area prior to installing the plantings and lighting bollard with the stone small retaining wall to hold back the garden soil and to allow the overflowing water to be channeled back into the gardens to be absorbed by the soil.

Vivid red flowers and a low growth habit. A tough little plant that’s easy to grow and holds up well through heat and humidity. Use in beds, pots and planters. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Vivid red flowers from late spring through summer Plant Type Perennials Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 7B,8,9,10,11 Zone Detail Hardy to 5 F - Annual in colder zones Key Features Heat tolerance, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf Use Border, container, groundcover, mass planting Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring, summer Dimension 12-14" H x mounding Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Allow to dry between waterings Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Monthly in gardens; bi-monthly in containers Pruning Prune as desired, but not required PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun dig hole 3X the width of pot, backfill and plant 1”-2” above soil level water and add more soil if needed mulch plants; fertilize in spring

Gentiana andrewsii / closed gentian

Early Summer Veggie Garden. Tomato, Basil, Romaine Lettuce, Asparagus. Leslie Rohrer
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Shed's are amazing! We know they are outdoors and are meant to hold dirt, literally, as we fill pots with soil. So it can seem overwhelming to clean up or organize a shed but it's not only doable but rewarding. It is just about finding the right balance between meeting all of your needs.

Apple crate planters placed around Jorgensen Farms, a premier organic farm and wedding venue in Plain Township, OH. The planters are filled with a variety of annuals and perennials highlighted by Ipomea ‘Illusion Emerald Lace’, Plectranthus 'Silver Shield', Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender' Digiplexis 'Illumination Apricot', Supertunia 'White Russian' Nick McCullough

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Exterior Designs layers flowers, bushes and trees in this contained garden to create depth, texture and visual interest. Raised flower beds provide better soil conservation and drainage.

Intense, powder blue foliage. Color stays bright throughout the season without browning. FEATURES Bloom/Feature Plant Type Groundcovers/Grasses Evergreen or Deciduous Evergreen USDA Zones 4 Zone Detail Hardy to USDA zones 4 Key Features Use Perfect in beds, borders, containers and rock gardens Exposure Full sun Bloom Season N/A Dimension 9-12" H x 18" W Growth Rate Slow to moderate CARE Water Water as needed Soil Type Well-drained garden soil Fertilizer Spring Pruning None needed PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS water before planting plant in full sun to part shade 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

The potting shed is a charming glass enclosure with a sink and benches for flower arranging.
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Learn seed starting basics and get a jump start on growing the flower garden of your dreams. In this striking guide you will find everything you need to grow, harvest, and arrange stunning seasonal blooms. With equal parts instruction and inspiration, Floret Farm’s Cut Flower Garden welcomes you into Erin Benzakein’s abundant, bloom-filled world, and is a feast for every flower lover’s eyes and soul. Floret Farm's Cut Flower Garden. Written by Erin Benzakein with Julie Chai. Photos by Michèle M. Waite. Published by Chronicle Books.

A small herb and vegetable garden that will only get more beautiful as the raised steel beds rust. The steel helps heat up the soil in a short season landscape. Four 4' x 8' x 18" tall beds make for plenty of growing space and ease of gardening.

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Alice Washburn Award 2013 - Winner - Accessory Building Charles Hilton Architects Photography: Woodruff Brown
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