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[center] Stress-busting garden[/center]

Stress-free design

Aria Ponciroli’s backyard is a peaceful retreat.



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Optical illusion

Faced with moss rock, a raised bed hugs the far end of Aria Ponciroli's backyard. The bed steps down gradually, allowing the tallest section of wall to be an inviting focal point.



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Post by Pearl » Jan 16, 2010

Meditation walk

A meandering path encircles a central planting island. Crunchy pea gravel gives the path texture, and Boral bricks in Savannah Brown are designed to slow the journey.




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Post by Pearl » Jan 16, 2010

Cooling shade

A Japanese pagoda tree (Sophora japonica) is perfect for shading a small garden, thanks to its pleasing structure, moderate size, and willingness to coexist with understory plants.


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Post by Pearl » Jan 16, 2010

Easy island

Most of the plants ― including coral-flowered 'Top Notch' rose and sunset hyssop, greenish ‘Autumn Joy’ sedum, and pink penstemon― are no-fuss, low-water types.




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Post by Pearl » Jan 16, 2010

Out of the box

Thick carpets of ice plant (Delosperma congestum) spill out of beds here and there, adding a little gentle messiness to an otherwise orderly garden.

Design Monika Hellwegen and Azul Cobb, Carlotta from Paradise, Santa Fe (505/983-1109)




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Post by chandoo » Jan 17, 2010

stress busting garden. strange name.

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Post by Pearl » Jan 18, 2010

chandoo wrote:stress busting garden. strange name.
thanks for ur comments chandoo

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Post by Pearl » Mar 06, 2010

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Post by sharoz khan » Mar 07, 2010

yup!!!!

strange name!

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