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Here are some recent photos of activity around here.
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A grassy patch of windswept land was turned into a tropical
paradise, giving us an Award of Merit from the American Society of Landscape
Architects (ASLA) for the installation.
This stunningly beautiful garden was designed by
landscape architect Raymond Jungles. |
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More photos. |
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Landscaping is not just randomly sticking plants in the ground.
As a matter of fact, the plants are the final stage of a
well-planned procedure. The more fully formed your strategy is, the greater your
success will be.
Study your space carefully; develop several scenarios. Consider
different styles, from formal to unrestrained. If you ponder both minimal
and highly ridiculous options during this brainstorming session, you will
probably decide on something quite reasonable, and be more satisfied with the
end result. Feel free to carry this strategy into the rest of your life.
"Deliberately spontaneous"
Here is the pond behind the office, and the story behind its making, soon to
be a major motion picture in theaters everywhere.
Extend the limits of your
imagination.
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Use rocks to create interesting effects, such as the dry
pond in the photo at right. This was made with Mexican river rock
and oolite (coral rock) stepping stones. There is a Clusia
nana on the volcanic rock in the middle of the pond. This
landscaping feature needs neither irrigation nor fertilizer! |
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Here is a really inspirational landscaping combination,
found just outside our office. It includes Jaboticaba (which we
don't grow), and yellowtop (which we do grow). This effect would
work equally with a Simpson's Stopper, if you want to try this at home. |
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At left is a close-up of the fruits of the jaboticaba.
They are most commonly found in July. Very delicious. |
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