Inspiration from the 2013 Yard, Garden & Patio Show
Moon
window and garden designed by P. Annie Kirk, Red Bird Restorative Gardens |
Hamamelis x intermedia Arnold Promise trained into tree form |
Here are some of the many "best ideas" I noticed at the show:
Best idea #1 – Creating intimate spaces
Dennis' Seven Dees Landscaping & Garden Centers floating deck created a
grotto-like effect. Photo courtesy of Kym Pokorny, The Oregonian |
The
inviting Urban Edible Garden, created by Carol Senna, Melingo Studio Landscape Design, had everything one needs to entertain, from table to pizza oven |
Created
by Iftikhar Ahmed, Treeline Designz,
cascading LED lights mimiced the shape of the weeping willow and fascinated children and adults! Photo courtesy of Kym Pokorny, The Oregonian |
Best idea #5 – Spaces for relaxation
Relaxation
at its best. Swinging bed designed by L. Meyer Design and built by JP Stone Contractors |
Another
Carol Senna inspired touch, using a branch as a door handle and reclaimed windows to create a mini greenhouse/potting shed |
Time
consuming but effective, Autumn Leaf Landscaping created an edging mosaic using slices of branches |
This
was the most creative water feature at the show! Old Weber BBQs were crafted into a fountain. Designed by Linda Meyer. |
Best idea #7 – Creating mini garden vignettes
Aspen Creek Landscaping used
this mini-scape to break up a large paved area |
Best idea #8 – Using Great Plant Picks as a resource to find plants that perform well in the maritime northwest (and a new resource, www.PlantSomethingOregon.com, to learn about the health and environmental benefits of plants)
I like the moon window and the webber bbqs the best. Whilst I think that most of these garden design shows feature ideas that are unrealistic for the average person they sure are nice to look at and dream.
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