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    Idea-Pa ert ude meredith Specials’ Bet Hones garden Best small shrubs for any yard ... Enjoy fragrant lilacs from spring to fall! ‘The new dwarf lilac Bloomerang™ is perfect for small spaces and covers itself with clusters of purple-pink, sweetly scented blooms in May, and then continues flowering off sand on through the summer! Reaching just 4 to 5 feet tal, i fits perfectly in foundation plantings or small gardens. Plant several together and create a fragrant hedge. Lilacs are easy to grow in full sun and average, well-drained soil, These long-living shrubs will bring years of enjoyment and are hardy in zones 5 to 7. Shipped in I-quart pot Just $21.95, ‘Order online at bhg.com/lilaca or call -855-8GARDEN (Please use source code DLn when ordering by phone) ‘A compact butterfly bush that fits anywher: The first in an easy-care series of miniature butterfly bushes developed at North Carolina ate University, Buddleia Lo and Behold™ “Blue Chip’ grows 2 to 3 feet tall, with a neater. well-branched habit. Continuous flowering makes it an excellent choice for small gardens and containers ot as a ground cover. Plus, it’s drought and heat-tolerant, deer resistant, and produces few seeds. Provide full sun and evenly moist, well- drained soil. Sorry, we are unable to ship to OR or WA, Shipped in 1-gallon pot Just $24.95 Order online at bhg.com/chipa or call 1-855-8GARDEN (Please use source code DL11 when ordering by phone) ti or any utes are Wied ad vserved om a in-car, aasred bal Plans hipped when appro Cr our planing ae Tesining dpi Soy. we ae nal to ship wusde the comtguous U.S, to AROTPO adress, Landscapes There are design rules to help you Tandscape your y: 'd, Repetition, line, balance, flow. You name it, there's probably a rule for it. Do you have to follow any of them? Nope. Can you grow veggies in the front yard because that's the best place to put pepper plants) That's what I did last year. The plants’ shiny leaves fit right in with the roses and petunias, and the green, red, gold, and purple peppers made beautiful color accents from late summer until fall. And they tasted great—just the same as they would have if they'd been grown in the veggie garden Your yard is your yard. Unless neighborhood association rules or city ordinances outlaw your choices, you can have what you want. You won't find many rules in this magazine We've assembled landscapes we think will ingpire you, We've made some suggestions to make the work easier and more fun. If you do find something that sounds like a rule vo you, feel free to break i. Ifyou want it, make it happen. id Speer, editor dlanted with taste a winning entry spirit of fun iving la contemporary vibe panoramic oa fall for color modern marvel old-world charm lant privacy spanish flair english inspiration 88 water wonderland leveling the playing field high life landscape revival enchanted forest maximizing space & style an obvious solution step on up room with a view hillside solution a strong foundation patio with a purpose danting structure sharpen the focus zone map bream anoscares 3 peers painted fence a ere ger a Fe Left: A landing at the back of the house also serves as a threshold to the garden. Flanking the pathway, favorite cottage-garden flowers include alstromeria, galllardi, and foxglove. Above: Fragrant sweet peas (Lathyrus spp.) weave through the rail fence. pansy, petunia, dianthus, Weeds dont stand a chance in this action-packed Jandseape—there simply isnt space. The owners ofthis, ‘property in Southern California made the most of theit ‘small loc by combining theie favorite edibles and flowers to create a pretty and productive outdoor escape. The star of the landscape is a fruit and vegetable garden decorated with flowering plants. Tucked into a1 small plateau on the side of a hill, the diversity of the mixed plantings adds to the spectacular view and promotes organic gardening techniques, Some plants, such as Queen Anne’s lace and dill, attract beneficial insects, while marigolds, onions, and garlic repel bad bugs, contributing to a pesticide-free garden, Orderly raised beds contain the vigorous plants, The frames hold quick-draining soil that is friendly to the roots of most edibles, Easy-to- grow annual and perennial flowers planted in inviting drifts help secure the hillside. The plants also mingle among the steps leading to the vegetable garden and color the landscape year-round. ereaucanoscanes 7 Se eC Tae ey + ‘corner lot suggested an SORT aR alae Gardening in a front yard has so many advan ardens are often hidden behincl the house. A lush garden is a great way to add pizzazz to the front of a house as well as beautify the neighborhood. Front yards often lack play stru and other gardening obstacles. What better way is there to greet a guest than with a billowing perennial garden? ‘Once a dull expanse of turf and a few foundation shrubs, this front yarel in Atlanta no longer has a lawn at all. All the grass was removed, and in its place isa horticultural symphony of color and texture. The garden's tidy picket fence and walkwaysare tempered. by cottage-style planting becls where the plants mingle freely: The full-sun planting beds are packed with hundreds of annuals, perennials, and shrubs. The garden has a traditional design based on a straight line drawn from the street to the front door, providing the framework for a foursquare plan, The primary paths that form the main axes are paved with old bricks. Secondary paths are carpeted with pea gravel for contrast Symmetry reigns supreme and lends a sense of order to the boisterous plantings. Four main beds are created by intersecting wallavays. Each hed is anchared in its center by tree-form hydrangea, Beyond the foursquare planting beds are rectangular plots offering additional space for pass-along plancs thac the homeowner gathered fm her mother’s and grandmother's garclens, The garclen contains many old-fashioned clematis, The annual plants self-seed and eventually pop up all over the garden, Extra seedlings are easy to phuck out where they are not wanted, but those that remain add to the garden's cottage charm and lush appearance ies. it isa wonder ¢ ures, pools, worites such as snapdragon,larkspur, and Loft: The front yard is 2 Foursquare garden, formed by intersecting walkways ‘Two formal walks are made of vinta bricks. Secondary gravel paths strike an informal balance, Right: vy follows the curves of the concrete steps, while wroughtiron railings shape a wide welcome at the front entry. Le nd ee ery Perr eee ety ee Rr) Ce ey Oem es ees Cee Serene) Cea The outdoor living area suits Cres rard that is welcoming to both a group of giggling grace-schoolers and a f associates isa tall order. This California landscape met the challenge with great style, thanks toa few special features. Surrounded by travertine limestone—the same stone used ro build retaining walls on che site—the pool splashes with excitement when the fi backing the oasis, Turn off che fountains, and the pool becomes a meditative reflecting pond Nearby, stately stucco columns support a wisteria-clad pergola, adding to the classic style of the backyard Barely from the pool area is a dream destination for young visitors—a two-story castle complete with turrets, bridges, a tube slide, and swings. Parcally masked by a dense planting of fruit trees, cis luxurious play area is close enough to the main gathering area that the children can be ily monitored, but far enough away that they feel like they are in their own piece of paradise. wuntains bubble forth from the walls Opposite: On the hillside between the children’s play structure and the more formal pool area, there's room ‘to run wild. The lawn and relaxed perennial plantings help blend the landscape's activity areas. Above: A pool topped the lst of priorities fer the homeowners when they worked with a landscape architect. Now ‘the family flocks dally to their backyard retreat, where the pool draws guests ofall ages. Right: Concrete steppers border one side of the pool and extend beyond it linking the outdoor living area with the dwelling. The pavers’ clean lines and careful geometry ‘work with the modem architecture of the house, eee Sree a Pee DEE Peer ats Pen to Pe an Ce ng Pee et eee ane Cee PEEL eco Seg Peer ay peret io Turn big garden dreams into reality on a small plot of land by incorporating garden structures. Defined by a pergola, fence, and arbor, the garden rooms on this narrow Tocin suburban Chicago live much larger than their dimensions, Designed to be a series of destinations, the 60-foot wide landscape includes a patio, dining pergola, pond garden, and cutting garden. A large honcylocust tree holds court near the back porch and shades the checkerboard patio made of pavers and grass. A short stretch of picket fence, painted white to partner with the house, defines one edge of the space while a flagstone wallaway defines the ppposite side The flagstone path leads the way to a magnificent white pergola covered with grapevines and supported by classic white columns. Nestled against the garage, the pergola offers views of the landscape from the cozy confines of a garden room. Around the corner from the pergola and behind the garage is the cutting garden, divided into formal, ra by a pea-gravel walk. Geometric trellises, as well as another white fence, define this area of the landscape At the fat end of the lot, waterlilies bloom just above the shiny black surface of the garden pond. With the pond partially hidden by flowering perennials and shrubs, finding itis like ised squares and surrounded discovering a garden treasure, Small discoveries like this make the space feel larger The numerou: den rooms on the small lot had the potential to create a feeling of chaos, but everything is held together in pleasing harmony thanks to careful us and accents. A simple black-and-white color scheme unites the garden structures, and whive birdhouses are the main accents. of coordinated color Left: The homeowner kept a file of magazine lippings over the years that helped inspire ideas for the garden. ‘She worked with « professional designor to complete an over thon filled in the details. Opposite: A 24:24-foot area behind the garage features a formally arranged cutting garden and a potting bench. Lattice gives the garden walls finished look, gs S488 paar) | rae eas eran Eien Left: A spillway, added to the entry courtyard by pouring concrete to form waterproof walls, ishome to a potted variegated fortnight lily (Dietes iidioides). Below: Before the landscape makeover, the yard was a big slope; 2 concrete slab provided » landing outside the house. Now a courtyard entryway leads down steps to the driveway and across stepping-stones to a gravel terrace. Designing a garden to complement the house is always a winning well-done strategy. your house has a modern flavor, take cues from t contemporary landscape Conerete blocks set the tone for the sloping yard in jal, California The blocks were painted white and used to ¢ planters and retaining walls. The smooth blocks match materia ate a collection of raised the house itself, and the straight lines of the walls underscore the home's modern geometry. The I visitors see—just 8 inches high—edges a courtyard beside the driveway. Higher retaining walls create the pea-gravel t that stretches acro hr side of the house. Accessible via a stepping-stone path and slate-tile steps, the 20532 foot terrace is spacious enough for hosting parties, but its also a tranquil and intimate retreat. The entry court’ spillwayis visible—and audible— from a dining area that occupie Jow-maintenance planting of keatherleat = 1, Beyond the dining terrace, a ne cor xe rustles in the bree Below: A bonsal- pruned mugo pine stands out against the painted block exterior along the front entry. Sedum fils the planting bed with uncluttered beauty. Right: Just off the terrace, a rooftop deck above the garage extends the outdoor living area. Burro's tal (Sedum morganianum) that tumbles over the edge of a planter is among the spare, easy care plantings. An impressive, natural-looking pool is the heart of this backyard in Carlsbad, California, but its the smaller design features, such as landscape lighting and poolside seating, that make the landscape a favorite destination day and night. Talce cues from this landscape as you craft your own backyard paradise. On a stiflingly hot day, the pool's beach entry provides a place for semisubmenged lounging, and at day’s end, the adjoining spa offers ane of the hest seats in the house for watching the sunset. Boulders artfully positioned around the perimeter of the pool complement its organic shape, The stone theme continues on the bottom of the pool, which is lined with smooth black onyx pebbles. ‘An outdoor kitchen sits at one end of the pool and a slightly raised seating area at the other, A small stone bridge arching over a softly flowing stream provides access to the seating area, which overlooks the pool and a neighboring canyon. You're sure to stay warm Opposite: As an element of the backyard design, ‘the pool provides proportion to the scheme,

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