Southwestern garden escape

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Nov 30, 2009 Views: 4742

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Designed for discovery

Meandering paths, dry creek beds, and shared materials connect low-water planting areas, a shady patio, and grass-filled "traffic" circle.

Design: Amy J. Steidlmayer, Red Twig Studio, Albuquerque (505/265-0082)

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Nov 30, 2009

Vista point

The arbor-shaded patio with banco seating invites guests to the gardenâ€™s far reaches. The fireplace is faced with the same cultured stone as the circular planter, visually connecting the two areas.

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Nov 30, 2009

Traffic island

A large round planter, filled with 'Hameln' fountain grass, encourages a circular traffic pattern. Itâ€™s built of cement blocks and faced with cultured stone.

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Nov 30, 2009

Rambling road

The desert rose color of the fine gravel makes the path stand out from the coarser gray gravel mulch around it, inviting you to follow its lazy course.

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Nov 30, 2009

Roadside attractions

Carefully chosen plants prompt frequent stops along the route during every season. These include tawny grasses; yellow-flowered Perky Sue, potentilla, and turpentine bush; and blue-flowered Caryopteris.

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Nov 30, 2009

Bridges

Small wooden bridges span the path. In summer, the dry creekbed is a river of gold, thanks to the generous daisylike blooms of Perky Sue (Hymenoxys scaposa).

Post by **Sawera** » Dec 02, 2009

beautiful post dear pearl

Pearl · Post by **Pearl** » Dec 02, 2009

thanks sawera