The brief:
Remove dead bamboo and unattractive older planting from raised border beds
Replant potted fruit trees into the widest, sunniest beds
Add lots of flowers, texture, and seasonal interest in a very shady space
Add fresh soil and seed new mini lawn for the enjoyment of family’s two dogs.
Install new, easier to use watering systems
SF Mini
Garden
BEFORE:
DESIGNS:
INSTALLATION:
Plant haul in a little subaru
Lemon tree root ball
Triumphant, but tired
Side 1, freshly planted
Side 1 + 2 corner, freshly planted
Side 2, freshly planted
Side 2 + 3 corner, freshly planted
Side 2 + 3, Freshly planted
GROWING ON:
Side 1, grown in more
Side 1 + 2 corner, growing nicely!
Patio pots in Spring, filled with seedlings we planted together in December
Side 1+ 2 corner detail, in spring
Side 2 detail, Spring, Bursting!
Side 1, happy chives and bay laurel
Side 2, hellebore + daffodils in spring
Side 1, Spring Daffodils in the sun
Side 2 corner detail, climbing rose in bloom!
Side 2 corner detail, climbing rose in bloom with bamboo
Side 3 Detail, Star jasmine, heurchera, and iris blooming