Landscape Project Update

Back in November, I followed a client's landscape project on the blog. This post will let you know where we left off and give you the details on our plant selections or you can scroll down to posts completed in November to see how the total project progressed. The completed flagstone patio is below.
The weather finally cooperated and we were able to complete the landscape beds that are adjacent to the patio this week . We used moss boulders to echo the tones of the flagstone - a group of three in one bed and a single large boulder in another. We also used several pieces of garden statuary that the homeowner already had to add additional interest.

The plants may look a bit sparse, but will fill in quickly. We used Carrissa holly for a deep green back drop to the boulders and dwarf fountain grass to add movement and a "lighter" element. Finally, we left a lot of room for annual color and filled in the bed with a large swath of yellow and purples violas that will provide color into early spring.

The bed above and the one below are situated on either side of the patio and by using the same plants, we achieve continuity and balance in the landscape.

Lastly, we had a long expanse of wall across one side on the patio. We have installed a trellis that will eventually (in the spring!) support a deep green climbing, flowering jasmine vine that will not only soften the wall but will provide great fragrance on the patio as well. Until spring arrives, we used a combination of violas and dwarf mondo grass in the bed.

When spring has sprung and the plantings are more established, we'll post finished pictures. Late fall and early winter are great times to make additions to your landscape so get inspired and start digging!