Well, Spring has sprung in Charleston. That means the azaleas have lost their blooms, and the weeds and bugs have emerged in full force. If you haven't gotten your yard under control yet, then chances are it is knee high in weeds from every direction. Currently, I am in a full hate relationship with my back lawn. This isn't North Carolina where it seemed so easy. There, I could even do everything organically. Here, with the full sun to full shade swings in seasons, from parched dry to floods, let's just say gardening is a bit difficult. So, while I fight the good fight against nature's odds in a wacky coastal climate, let's sit back and envy some other yards:-)
If this is your back yard view to your pool and stone pool house, well then you BETTER be drinking champagne out there every night, splashing around and throwing Gatsby style parties every week. If you aren't, then I would highly recommend you sell your house to me for a reasonable rate:-)
A simple pathway with caladiums, azaleas and ferns for shade.
Yes, we all want a white picket fence with climbing roses. Did they put that in children's books when we were little?
Curve those beds!
Shade plantings laddered up into woods.
Love the use of boxwoods to frame out planting groupings.
Addressing a front yard with a slope.
Slopes are SO hard to plant. Water runs off easily creating a dry environment. This looks perfect.
If you have a small backyard, this would be perfect for the no maintenance type. Good idea for a townhouse as well.
Talk about perfect bloom timing.
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