Living Sculpture
The garden is a dynamic, ever-changing canvas. Striking the balance between natural materials such as river rock and plants requires a bold texture to make an architectural statement. When it comes to plants, none are so bold as the century plant, or agave. Hailing from drier desert regions of the United States and Mexico, the Rheiner’s blue agave has smooth, succulent leaves and reaches three to four feet in height at maturity.
A New Viewpoint
What was once an unsightly view of a back entry and garage apartment, is now a perfectly framed vision of elegance in this Duck Pond residence in Gainesville. A custom made trellis brings new life to an old picket fence and draws attention to the newly planted dwarf clumping bamboo called ‘Fernleaf.’ A once abandoned side yard has been reclaimed and now features a chipped granite walkway and flagstone paths, elevating this awkward space into a focal point.
An Ocean of Contrasts
Consider adding an accent or retaining wall to your next landscape project. One element of design that a wall provides is contrast – whether holding a soil berm or simply adding elevation to the landscape. This landscape median was inspired by the DNA patterned pedestrian bridge crossing over SW 13th Street. Starfish Plants, or dyckia are shown blooming along with other plants with interesting architectural lines.