Size: Long (25') and narrow (6') planting between the house and driveway.
Needed: Planting to be low maintenance, colorful, fragrant, include ground cover, edibles, and screen porch for privacy.
Solution: I drew up a sketch of an area that would use a fruit tree as a focal point when you looked down the porch to the driveway. This tree also helps to screen the seating on the porch, without blocking off the steps. Owners then added a wonderful pergola for their kiwi vines. The side bed is edged on the inside with tall Sedum 'Autumn Joy', which the owner noted as a favorite. The outside of the bed is a row of catmint (Nepeta) and the inside filled with ground cover Sedum 'Acre'.
Date: Planted June 2012
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| My very rough sketch for this side garden, complete with a few plant suggestions. |
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| One year after planting. Side garden on the right of house. |
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| Matching curb planting. |