Southern Living Small Space Garden by The Editors of Southern Living

Author:The Editors of Southern Living
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Oxmoor House
Published: 2015-07-24T20:30:00+00:00

WHAT’S GROWING

Here are the key components to this winning formula.

1. THE FLOORS AND WALLS ARE DISGUISED WITH GREENERY. Low-cost, evergreen creeping fig covers the brick walls year-round. Potted plants set directly on the brick patio offer leafy texture at ground level, while a canopy of ligustrums provides a shady “forest” overhead.

2. THE ENTERTAINING ZONE IS TAILOR-MADE FOR CONVERSATION. In place of rickety seating, they chose functional dining furniture that’s vintage in style but not in age. For cocktail hour, the duo sets out assorted votives and hurricane lanterns for ambience.

3. THE FOUNTAIN PROVIDES A SERENE SOUNDTRACK. McDaniel and Rogers installed a water feature in the courtyard for tranquil background noise. Graceful koi fish add another natural element to the peaceful escape.

4. THE PLANTS ADD COLOR FOR PUNCTUATION. “We wanted to embrace the lushness,” says McDaniel, who also incorporated sprinklings of whites, reds, and purples to create contrast with the different types of foliage. Potted tree ferns, aspidistra, ficus bonsai, and Japanese maples offer the green base layer, while purple plumbago, mature camellia, blooming agapanthus, bird of paradise, and ligularia bring in the desired pops of color.

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