A Front-Yard Courtyard
Conifers and river birches form the framework of a lush front-yard garden that affords plenty of privacy for entertaining and relaxing.
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AfterThe homeowners of this recently renovated house want a new and unique yard to match the Mediterranean look. Our solution calls for creating a private courtyard framed with hedges of trees and shrubs. We add flowering plants and ground covers for a lush interior and build a winding brick-edged walkway. The result is a secluded retreat that's restful and serene.
Plant list:
'Kleim's Hardy' gardenia
'Big Blue' liriope
hosta
river birch
autumn fern (Dryopteris erythrosora)
'Emerald' arborvitae
Camellia sasanqua
beauty bush (Kolkwitzia amabilis)
'Sunny Border Blue' veronica
yarrow
ice plant
purple coneflower
pincushion flower (Scabiosa sp.)
burgundy loropetalum
leyland cypress
foxglove
blue star creeper
black-eyed Susan
Japanese garden juniper
iris
dwarf Burford holly
Chinese elm
'Autumn Joy' sedum
shasta daisy
wax myrtle
gora shrub
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