There are many reasons for the existence of rock walls. For example, such a wall may be the means of retaining a steep embankment or disposing of surplus stones. A rock wall can form a handsome dividing line between a property or sections of a property. Whatever the reason, why not make them attractive? Growing … Read more
So many plants scorn nearby association with others because of color, size, or general incompatibility that some more amiable subject must be found to maintain harmony and subtle balance of foliage and flower. Thalictrums For this purpose, nothing can be better than the thalictrums. Related as they are to the well-known families of columbine and … Read more
Walks and pathways in the right places will help you find more pleasure in working and entertaining in your yard. Study the overall plan for your place to decide the best placement of walks. You will need to provide a generous path for visitors arriving at the front door, and you will want one from … Read more
Like so many others, our back walk connects the back porch with the street. In our case, this walk extends east and west, south of and near the house. For the most part, we have planted dwarf or low-growing conifers and small or slow-growing shrubs along them. They were chosen for this location so that … Read more
Here are four backyards of various sizes which have been designed for outdoor living as well as the enjoyment of gardening I. Two Small Gardens A BACKYARD—no matter how small — can be easily transformed into an intimate, colorful garden spot where outdoor living may be enjoyed throughout the season. Just ask Miss Mary R. … Read more
Driveways and walks are mainly functional. They usually are the quickest way to go from street to house or vice versa. For economic reasons, both drives and walks need to cover only necessary distances. Eliminate extra curves, wide sweeps, and “islands” if you want to accent the functional. If a lovely tree or a natural … Read more
Straight paths in gardens may have practical uses in facilitating a free passage from one end to the other and may afford a sense of neatness. Winding Pathway The winding pathway has attractiveness in addition to practical uses. This attractive element is an expectation, often ending in a lovely surprise. One never knows what is … Read more
Here are examples of construction tools and materials you can use for path building. Concrete For a permanent and durable path, concrete heads the list. Its harshness may be softened by color topping, texturing the surface, or exposing the aggregate. A long path is a job for a contractor. However, concrete can be expensive. Brick, … Read more
Nestled close to a path, a plant that otherwise might become lost in the big garden picture gains attention. Here, in one gardener’s opinion, are a few plants that deserve a path side position. While they are not hard to obtain, they are frequently omitted from American gardens. Certainly, without them, no plant collection can … Read more
Use steps to make your garden more convenient and interesting. Practical types do the dutiful work of getting you up and down from one level to another. At the same time, garden steps offer many artistic opportunities. Friendly steps invite visitors along the path, whether up or down from the parking area to the front … Read more