Designing Susan's Landscape

This design is for Susan who lives in Indiana. Susan wanted an easy to care for, and brightly colored yard. She also wanted it to stay colorful year round. I know that Susan also likes things clean and simple and I tried to reflect that in the no nonsense, no fuss design.

The design consists of boxwood hedges as these are not only low maintenance, but also were one of the few plants that would work between the small space between the house and sidewalk. The gold mops cypress shrubs provide year round color and also require very little maintenance. The Skyrocket junipers add structure, setting off the house and creating the tone for the entire garden. Red weigelias were used to contrast with the blue/silver tones, and the gold/chartreuse tones of the other plants. Barberries were also used to achieve this and provide a different texture where needed.

A few perennials were placed in the design to include Lavender (for the silver color and winter interest), and a choice of catmint or Agastache (for plant structure contrast) Room was left in the design to choose perennials and annuals.  If the homeowner feels the desire to add to the design, she can, but if she chooses not to one year, it will still remain colorful.

Enjoy! I will certainly post more pictures as the homeowners begin the project!