Even with a big water view your attention will be captured by this garden’s artistry and creativity. 8 years ago, the work began on top of a flat shelf of native sandstone. First, a lot of good soil was added, topographies formed, and then Amy could finally employ the exciting collection of local boulders and flat slabs collected over the several years prior which were used to fabricate the hardscaping, anchor trees, and define different areas. Amy wanted to create a garden using lower maintenance plants, but without sacrificing anything aesthetically. Plant diversity, color, texture, flowers, and fragrance are all present throughout the year. Because she’s an incurable collector of unusual things, you will see many vignettes of special plants, garden ornaments, and pots that make this such a creative and unusual place. Enjoy wandering through the different areas, sun and shade, winding pathways, and under tree canopies, and seeing all of the surprises that await you. There’s Rodgersia, Saxifrage, hardy orchids, Calycanthus, and unusual conifers galore.
David’s well-tended veggie garden troughs sit in front of a stucco wall which captures the sun’s warmth and gives support to sugar snap peas and tomato plants, and he’s recently planted raspberries and blueberries below the nearby retaining wall. Don’t forget to look across the cul de sac at the beautiful fern carpeted ravine with a swing that’s not for the faint hearted.
