tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-62273938638950062212024-02-06T20:57:11.725-07:00Integrated Landscape DesignOur work focuses on developing comprehensive landscape designs specializing in Xericscape, native plant selection, defensible spaces, edible vegetable gardening, patio/landscape staging, and sustainable landscapesKristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-1758004559687767572011-09-19T13:06:00.008-06:002011-09-19T13:59:13.177-06:00Fall planting isn't just for bulbs!Are you thinking you missed the time to do your landscaping projects this season? Think again.<br /><br /><br />Fall is actually the best time to plant. Here's why:<br /><br /><br />-Most root growth happens in the late summer and fall so plants have a time to get well established<br /><br />- More mild temperatures and more regular rainfall help plants acclimatize<br /><br />- Fall soil is warmer and more conditioned making root establishment easier<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB_SIVAphf5Yt3Gwylp5uYd5M1mr9ChBplTaCjcF56ug5oG7gSMQBBKlMfW72XqIyd1T8zxCque21Zcuz8v6TPplFmyuDDFomHeFdOdtzAznDGTqyqf4rMq72Lktjm60a5HIh82kpVa4/s1600/IMAG0172.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 433px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 305px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5654156424139141922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB_SIVAphf5Yt3Gwylp5uYd5M1mr9ChBplTaCjcF56ug5oG7gSMQBBKlMfW72XqIyd1T8zxCque21Zcuz8v6TPplFmyuDDFomHeFdOdtzAznDGTqyqf4rMq72Lktjm60a5HIh82kpVa4/s320/IMAG0172.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB_SIVAphf5Yt3Gwylp5uYd5M1mr9ChBplTaCjcF56ug5oG7gSMQBBKlMfW72XqIyd1T8zxCque21Zcuz8v6TPplFmyuDDFomHeFdOdtzAznDGTqyqf4rMq72Lktjm60a5HIh82kpVa4/s1600/IMAG0172.jpg"></a></p><br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcB_SIVAphf5Yt3Gwylp5uYd5M1mr9ChBplTaCjcF56ug5oG7gSMQBBKlMfW72XqIyd1T8zxCque21Zcuz8v6TPplFmyuDDFomHeFdOdtzAznDGTqyqf4rMq72Lktjm60a5HIh82kpVa4/s1600/IMAG0172.jpg"></a></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><br /><p></p><br /><p></p><br /><p>-There are less pests in the fall that might attack young plants<br /><br />- Plants have a jump start on the next growing season so flower more and look more established next spring and summer</p>- Plants with an established root system can better withstand the extreme conditions of next summer<br /><br /><br /><strong>Let us help you get your landscaping done before winter. 15% off design services between now and October 31.</strong>Emily Greenwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630329287123777674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-49408135568234903372011-04-15T08:27:00.007-06:002011-04-15T08:42:05.298-06:00Rejuvination Pruning<div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ob1YnsDo14lSygLqWWqhRl0pnsJ6UGPxCCDlJ45OtcRA8E2ggVji0DD9hCnREXngqCsCvBm_IoRiFGoMZYukADhPAOL1zjwwDbNp5z5OyhSTtXyXClb1CZ-K5ha3zfNSZhSTVcL7s-Q/s1600/before.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 163px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595819269951384402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9ob1YnsDo14lSygLqWWqhRl0pnsJ6UGPxCCDlJ45OtcRA8E2ggVji0DD9hCnREXngqCsCvBm_IoRiFGoMZYukADhPAOL1zjwwDbNp5z5OyhSTtXyXClb1CZ-K5ha3zfNSZhSTVcL7s-Q/s320/before.jpg" /></a> I have spoken with many of you about rejuvenation pruning recently so I thought I should write an article about it and share this underused practice with more people. If you are like me and moved into a home where the landscape had not been maintained in ~10 years, and well-established plantings bore a strong resemblance to Cousin Itt, then rejuvenation pruning could be your ticket. Rejuvenation pruning is the practice of drastically pruning a shrub to within 6-12” of the ground so as to jump-start its energy into new growth. <br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div>BRAVERY: Rejuvenation p<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhJCDDhyFyYOlk0opAXxiBQSdclnztxyRLyyxr3Gy-nAjUq-afTgsQTz1cVWDOGyZuGWOUhltpnC0xrJ56RT-varaSGUCWdTTxhyS_S8gg8KPfSihk-nzyMcJQHwf129yVwm2mcwJAjA/s1600/IMAG0325.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595820055966146738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHhJCDDhyFyYOlk0opAXxiBQSdclnztxyRLyyxr3Gy-nAjUq-afTgsQTz1cVWDOGyZuGWOUhltpnC0xrJ56RT-varaSGUCWdTTxhyS_S8gg8KPfSihk-nzyMcJQHwf129yVwm2mcwJAjA/s320/IMAG0325.jpg" /></a>runing may seem scary and excessively harsh, but knowledge of these two things can help you move forward: - Perennial shrubs store their energy in their roots so it is all but impossible to kill them by cutting what is above ground - New growth and flowers grow on last years’ wood. This means that if un-pruned, the shrub will get larger and larger every year with the growth only occurring on the outer foot or two; resulting in a dead-looking and leafless interior </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>TIMING: Rejuvenation pruning can realistically happen any time of the year, but if you prune outside of optimal times you can cheat yourself out of a season of bloom. Prune spring blooming shrubs such as Lilac, Prunus, Forsythis, Mockorange, Amelanchier, Cotoneaster and certain varieties of Spirea as soon as the flowers are done in the late Spring and before much new growth has started. If this pruning is done in the fall or winter you will remove the flower buds that have set for next years’ growth. Summer blooming shrubs such as Coralberry, Oregongrape Holly, Potentilla, Roses, St. Johnswort and Sumac should be pruned in the late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Pruning after growth has started will remove buds for this year’s blooms. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>STAGED PRUNING: If cutting back the entire shrub feels too drastic, or doing so would have a negative impact on the visual appeal of your landscape, consider gradual rejuvenation pruning. The same thing can be accomplished over the course of a couple of years, but you will remove all of the branches in stages as opposed to all at once. This method takes longer to accomplish but the shrubs remain more attractive during the rejuvenation process. </div><br /><div></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 163px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595819669257777314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfZ_boHw9oDleOPWMa15UlYtBfrsQN9Ti8nvRu7fzyomjW6Um8lK3uFU_58Po58ptoYkNKFrJcy-J6YKUu9UKZ4oUTvcvHYnaTCuV_6sfjbhXFYJKqgAO8gVwofca_SoM2Xt04Mv6fm-I/s320/after.jpg" /> <br /><div></div><br /><div>Now get out there and hack your shrubs down to the ground! They will be better for it. </div></div></div></div></div>Emily Greenwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630329287123777674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-22304514776542065712011-03-04T08:34:00.005-07:002011-03-04T09:05:33.800-07:00Fourmile fire burn zone- Defensible space and Ecological RestorationWhile beautifying peoples homes is fun and satisfying, there is something especially interesting about the challenge of <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">re-vegetating</span> 13 acres that have been ravaged by a wildfire. This was the task set upon us this fall after the 2010 <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Fourmile</span> Fire west of Boulder, CO. <div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbtnhTDjuVf5IRqHRXWmSXOop4FD0MAh6AORQHNk2XG-Dp04BvELZVpfcN9SmBF38M-_5BSnRoMwqPcsGotN9zsuGzI9ABN_OwtHLj7RXs7FDQkunoRPdfVFg6DdKT8CB1WSEqPU66q0/s1600/P9260001.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580251034676833362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMbtnhTDjuVf5IRqHRXWmSXOop4FD0MAh6AORQHNk2XG-Dp04BvELZVpfcN9SmBF38M-_5BSnRoMwqPcsGotN9zsuGzI9ABN_OwtHLj7RXs7FDQkunoRPdfVFg6DdKT8CB1WSEqPU66q0/s320/P9260001.JPG" /></a>It did not matter how much we had heard on the news or how many photos we had seen on <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Facebook</span>, when going up to the burn zone via Sunshine Canyon Drive we were struck by the gravity of the fire all over again. The blackness spanned over rolling hills that are usually a deep green from all of the pines. The air was filled with ash even weeks after the fire had been extinguished. The smell was inundating. It was striking to see how houses not 100 feet from a completely intact home, were burned down to a foundation and a few charred remains of kitchen appliances. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>The home we are working on was spared but smoke damage meant that the house had to be gutted and remodeled from inside. As with many of the homes in this area, it was built on a steep slope and surrounded by evergreen trees, nearly all of which went up like torches. Void of its stabilizing vegetation, these steep slopes are now left in a vulnerable position for when spring rains come. Our task was to design defensible space around the house so that a future fire would have less impact on the house as well as <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">revegetate</span> the remaining property. </div><br /><div><br />In addition to being exciting the inspiring, this job also comes with incredible challenges:</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJbhGeBpgJCnBoJX3E6eFmjOkCn-gtskGvda1gjT2-61o2Ww9JKu4sDfaKJEcreTrb1MW6y4gNo6joYl_tMbY3hG6CEy_ThPC5rQnB9YBW5_w5v_GLuYEPxlOigZxRgV4Da1gW8SNVH8/s1600/P9260074.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: right; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5580253896967004898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdJbhGeBpgJCnBoJX3E6eFmjOkCn-gtskGvda1gjT2-61o2Ww9JKu4sDfaKJEcreTrb1MW6y4gNo6joYl_tMbY3hG6CEy_ThPC5rQnB9YBW5_w5v_GLuYEPxlOigZxRgV4Da1gW8SNVH8/s320/P9260074.JPG" /></a><br /><div>-Plants: The potential plant palette shrunk with each condition: grows in Colorado, drought resistant, grows over 9000’ and fire <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">resistant</span>. Add the clients likes and dislikes and we have about 22 plants to work with... and by “about 22” I mean “literally 22”. </div><br /><div><br />-Soil: Additionally the “soil” on site mostly consists of crushed granite. At this altitude, with this much wind and with the rock so close to the surface, top soil has very little to cling to. Add to that the fact that in some spots this fire burned the soil to a 2' depth and this further limits where and what can be planted.</div><br /><div><br />Although we have spent this winter inside drawing the plans for this project while our contractor, Rob Phillips of Mountain Man Irrigation has been taking burned trees down, rebuilding walls and preparing the site for construction, life has been starting without us. Many of the plants that were only flash burned have already shown signs of new growth. The dry and windy winter also managed to blow away a large amount of the soot and ash that was covering the soil. It is exciting to imagine what life we can coax out of the site with some careful planting and irrigation. Stay tuned to see our progress.</div></div>Emily Greenwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630329287123777674noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-47949300520935751872011-02-22T17:39:00.000-07:002011-02-22T17:39:56.057-07:00Mystery Pruner<!--StartFragment--> <br />
<div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">A friend posted a question about tree pruning on Facebook over the weekend that struck a nerve and got me thinking about the casual way many people approach tree care.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">She wrote:</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">“So I hear a noise on my patio this morning while we are eating breakfast and look out and there is a guy there. Trimming my tree. MY tree. The one I planted on Mother’s Day when I first moved in. Weird! Should I be thankful or defensive?”</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">In short: Yes! Be defensive! Who was this guy? <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Did he know anything about pruning trees? Did he even know what kind of tree it was? <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>What kind of pruning was he planning on doing? <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>He obviously didn’t talk about it with the homeowner (it turned out he was from the HOA). <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>I was still skeptical and had her send me a photo of the final product.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Not many people I encounter in my work understand that tree care is both an art and a science. This is not surprising. After all, where does one learn how to take care of trees? <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Luckily, the Cooperative Extension at CSU has a detailed and easily accessible handout titled, “<a href="http://www.cmg.colostate.edu/gardennotes/616.pdf">Pruning Mature Shade Trees</a>.” <span class="apple-converted-space"> I suggest </span>bookmarking it for when you need it. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">The gist? Improper tree pruning can lead to pests, disease, and even shorten the life of a tree. <span class="apple-converted-space"> Remember, </span>trees are long term investments, and a bad pruning job that leads to pests, disease or death can rapidly turn decades of investment into a liability.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">With the stakes this high, pruning should be left to the experts. Here is an overview of what the experts look for when evaluating a tree. There are several different ways or what the experts call ‘objectives’ to prune a tree. The objectives are:<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Structural, Cleaning, Thinning, Raising, Reduction, Restoration, Pollarding. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Each results in a different method for pruning a tree, and each method uses different types of pruning cuts (removal, reduction, and heading cuts are some examples). <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> Consideration also must be given to the objective of pruning: is the goal to improve health, remove of broken limbs, or to shape?<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCI_78Gclpj4nPS8AzuTWQ9rNE-ja5VwLF1VEIdPu7GsYuKL0kyaawxIIL7QUs0snVp-EBy-e-9OMr7IjaU0jY7ngNYng0NsGsdeDeSf9lCbBPakR-HPs_daYokR_pQNZK_3YlDaLXbd4/s1600/P1010151.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGCI_78Gclpj4nPS8AzuTWQ9rNE-ja5VwLF1VEIdPu7GsYuKL0kyaawxIIL7QUs0snVp-EBy-e-9OMr7IjaU0jY7ngNYng0NsGsdeDeSf9lCbBPakR-HPs_daYokR_pQNZK_3YlDaLXbd4/s320/P1010151.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">Have I lost you? If the myriad means and ends of pruning hasn’t motivated you to trade those pruners in your hand for a stiff drink, then a discussion of root shoot ratios, loin-tailing, and branch collar probably would.<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>That is why the Facebook post got me all fired up. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>My friend’s “mystery landscaper” was altering her special tree in a way that could profoundly affect its health and longevity—all without her permission and without her first being able to ascertain what credentials, if any, he had.</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">One thing the “mystery landscaper” did right was to time the pruning to the appropriate season. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>Late winter and early spring are great times to prune<span class="apple-converted-space"> because the tree’s</span> wound-healing capacity is more robust , stress to the tree is minimal, and most pests are hibernating or frozen solid. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span> <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 11.0pt;">When you are looking for someone to work on your trees, make sure they are certified through the <a href="http://www.isa-arbor.com/">International Society of Arboriculture</a> (ISA). <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>We are still not sure about the “mystery landscaper” credentials, but he did have a lot of sharp-looking tools…</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px;">My recommendation: leave the pruning to the experts or, if you must do it yourself, do plenty of homework first. Be a guardian and a protector of your trees. <span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>They are worth every penny of investment. </span></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />
</div><!--EndFragment-->Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-59433991432351139752009-08-14T15:11:00.004-06:002009-08-14T15:18:32.425-06:00Patio staging with Design Matters Home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VY_HBtvEZW09adqNn5_DM1x_Zly4veyuE7Big2JVu7cJzXklCl9DL7WNGX_dFJsRqHD8ut8Ia2MKK8TWf4L8bRtcK3RFZwcPtMLDyUeDGByPgA-JjP3Xm1iyaAfiUgNJcsxuhfKn0cdn/s1600-h/2009+08+04_6249.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6VY_HBtvEZW09adqNn5_DM1x_Zly4veyuE7Big2JVu7cJzXklCl9DL7WNGX_dFJsRqHD8ut8Ia2MKK8TWf4L8bRtcK3RFZwcPtMLDyUeDGByPgA-JjP3Xm1iyaAfiUgNJcsxuhfKn0cdn/s320/2009+08+04_6249.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369930483620928450" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAgZ4QSm4MqUnGl6PRxl-Cri8eFp7A_4HMO6hJ2A0luYSmepqiYTOh0Spjq73p1K7XrNkUj5-enJfaLyoVRiciWXISv-bx5PHZ-z9vFbq4PUwIxz3IxJzculWJM_JpB2k3LR8-QF8b0XU/s1600-h/2009+08+04_6160.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfAgZ4QSm4MqUnGl6PRxl-Cri8eFp7A_4HMO6hJ2A0luYSmepqiYTOh0Spjq73p1K7XrNkUj5-enJfaLyoVRiciWXISv-bx5PHZ-z9vFbq4PUwIxz3IxJzculWJM_JpB2k3LR8-QF8b0XU/s320/2009+08+04_6160.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369930472516629506" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TBlWaCNF9aW_bbEHI-5kKSchHDeRvYyXJPhtFmB3E9q-0TrYnXM3jPUwYqVeA5TX94cvZa_x3RvZCdUfofk7zUQXFqq4iX109qm50oGK7Zui0cJzOEhL2gfTEij4qOpkkgqzmncJBGai/s1600-h/2009+08+04_6159.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0TBlWaCNF9aW_bbEHI-5kKSchHDeRvYyXJPhtFmB3E9q-0TrYnXM3jPUwYqVeA5TX94cvZa_x3RvZCdUfofk7zUQXFqq4iX109qm50oGK7Zui0cJzOEhL2gfTEij4qOpkkgqzmncJBGai/s320/2009+08+04_6159.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369930470098490434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgef68MVkdXN3NFu4scScVJ0jPl-yfbtmIzQb1o8BZAmJ_ct5eK-U9DhYcr1PELE5Qtp431A-jyq2nVBpDqH82YnxAhzfcv-leJ4PNS3SFRjcBNrXjTp1rzcQmLMbXWSMrkaMPyCi0FBZH9/s1600-h/2009+08+04_6158.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgef68MVkdXN3NFu4scScVJ0jPl-yfbtmIzQb1o8BZAmJ_ct5eK-U9DhYcr1PELE5Qtp431A-jyq2nVBpDqH82YnxAhzfcv-leJ4PNS3SFRjcBNrXjTp1rzcQmLMbXWSMrkaMPyCi0FBZH9/s320/2009+08+04_6158.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369930457881929010" /></a>Here are some photos of the patio staging we did last week. The lofts have great views, so the challenge was to create a space that was integrated with the natural views and a comfortable urban feel. These photos were taken by <a href="http://epiclightphoto.com">Matt Angiono at Epic Light Photography</a>. We decided to use Aspen trees for how they move in the breeze and blend nicely with the ornamental grasses. We also choose flowers that were blooming now until frost. Staging is not about long term planning and that was definitely a change from landscape design. <a href="http://www.designmattershome.com">Design Matters Home</a> did a great job on the interiors and were a pleasure to work with. What a great team!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BeLNmKHE8_HYZw_HEnHKcTpjwAdwhLcPxzUVZa7FRJemo5ha11fPm9HUuBki1_ZHW2rmvPY0Siz5KoJHXeTIQp4BwFLNG_Gf8pVB72dEmKh0M0boIHnUL8aKfINfxx91S5vVuqJfIEW2/s1600-h/2009+08+04_6147.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4BeLNmKHE8_HYZw_HEnHKcTpjwAdwhLcPxzUVZa7FRJemo5ha11fPm9HUuBki1_ZHW2rmvPY0Siz5KoJHXeTIQp4BwFLNG_Gf8pVB72dEmKh0M0boIHnUL8aKfINfxx91S5vVuqJfIEW2/s320/2009+08+04_6147.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369930265822706882" /></a>Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-58167371807553911402009-07-14T13:45:00.003-06:002009-07-14T13:57:15.632-06:00Updating original juniper planting at a townhome<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw9wNZxZyX8mE66BplYua8UaI60vgOXhCQzHHqGzOqYZJ0TCt8MAPNZqrz69_9wIygb8Pp_XwT8heJ3heV-4siRWR_G9zy600MyZtH8pC2t4goP60Jo5AS4GXoRaPUI6x8sc5TYJQ6gY/s1600-h/P6200024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358405472958397794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMw9wNZxZyX8mE66BplYua8UaI60vgOXhCQzHHqGzOqYZJ0TCt8MAPNZqrz69_9wIygb8Pp_XwT8heJ3heV-4siRWR_G9zy600MyZtH8pC2t4goP60Jo5AS4GXoRaPUI6x8sc5TYJQ6gY/s320/P6200024.JPG" border="0" /></a> Low water requirement, shade loving plants provide an easy maintenance and aesthetically pleasing look. After the removal of an overgrown juniper which encroached on the sidewalk, more appropriate plantings for the size of the space were added.<br /><div></div>Emily Greenwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11630329287123777674noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-34108293419474734322009-07-13T12:54:00.005-06:002009-07-13T13:00:44.214-06:00Small project with a big impact.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1fCq2zgSPVZ2PD1OfijkOiCErJ2gwJvtC-lLY006RQT0TB2kefkbOJJQYsW-Ss10omQFUO67cijiIpwYWadHJoSY7YK0d_4rkND245xqoQcS80XCnASOTGbUE5XsI3nbPiOEHCFzsae7z/s1600-h/P2170518.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1fCq2zgSPVZ2PD1OfijkOiCErJ2gwJvtC-lLY006RQT0TB2kefkbOJJQYsW-Ss10omQFUO67cijiIpwYWadHJoSY7YK0d_4rkND245xqoQcS80XCnASOTGbUE5XsI3nbPiOEHCFzsae7z/s320/P2170518.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358020808739925378" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4mMxUl4LsgWKQLkad691fyVwyDWkXoua5Zkn-g6_sZHpkmzQR2uQ91h_ANMZUUkktu9PTjdw0ItU_Q-PdTqYvSOYgR6Ge8Hg94Z2fpX-FmaLt3SgVab6bqGzsDIuaRvr7GvmyGNWfNSV/s1600-h/P6230713.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO4mMxUl4LsgWKQLkad691fyVwyDWkXoua5Zkn-g6_sZHpkmzQR2uQ91h_ANMZUUkktu9PTjdw0ItU_Q-PdTqYvSOYgR6Ge8Hg94Z2fpX-FmaLt3SgVab6bqGzsDIuaRvr7GvmyGNWfNSV/s320/P6230713.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358020664981527778" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgiw1D3LAZSd6dduGAIPZHdtVX2vNJABEZwnPvWJuxweMBfF1uXTAWz4trJMQEmORJ-TYlxta5tcxp0oE0DiT6OWUoSQLnmNwnh4g8JmaKHQQzoJum3V9FkS6R1zrxtCT-87x9vApsgOW/s1600-h/P6230711.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFgiw1D3LAZSd6dduGAIPZHdtVX2vNJABEZwnPvWJuxweMBfF1uXTAWz4trJMQEmORJ-TYlxta5tcxp0oE0DiT6OWUoSQLnmNwnh4g8JmaKHQQzoJum3V9FkS6R1zrxtCT-87x9vApsgOW/s320/P6230711.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358020490366771538" border="0" /></a><br />We focused on three goals on this project: curved bed lines, more color, and softer feel. We removed a lot of the rock, expanded the bed lines to have a soft fluid feel, and smart perennial placements to add color, texture, and screening. This front yard, although small, makes a huge impact.Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-78639539326171520052009-07-13T12:48:00.006-06:002009-07-13T12:54:12.274-06:00Perennials along the fenceline.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZfVfGQXCr7kEEMd8GtvrqvTeeIPAAUy1Q8nlD_BrrXLkNq92l2EBzQAI6lnu7KtJAfx9NbPnZMiL7leCVSHXRe2cyTuCho3modKu0pMzjLtP7nuCYcdfJkiKQF2ykcrxtmg33qtks5vP/s1600-h/P2170515_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZfVfGQXCr7kEEMd8GtvrqvTeeIPAAUy1Q8nlD_BrrXLkNq92l2EBzQAI6lnu7KtJAfx9NbPnZMiL7leCVSHXRe2cyTuCho3modKu0pMzjLtP7nuCYcdfJkiKQF2ykcrxtmg33qtks5vP/s320/P2170515_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358019323061004162" border="0" /></a>Removing the rock and adding perennials and grasses spiced up the curb appeal of this place! I am excited to see it next year when the plants are established. The new color and textures really pop.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRAVV-4230vRTG35OxcqZF3gXA3exugtypOUcbPHFWzvEh6BHSquCkm84noFU65T3DxhHzuoDhJLbr4CL_c3oJcYIeUUg6JDLN_7lFzJM5vo7YQe42enI71z41RcOmdKj_SFaHXwfHCBD/s1600-h/P6230714.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtRAVV-4230vRTG35OxcqZF3gXA3exugtypOUcbPHFWzvEh6BHSquCkm84noFU65T3DxhHzuoDhJLbr4CL_c3oJcYIeUUg6JDLN_7lFzJM5vo7YQe42enI71z41RcOmdKj_SFaHXwfHCBD/s320/P6230714.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358018845077716338" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ175pqIKHrg1QqtDIr_GPVqDWBjXWpKZtbB5pxRFsp6gYJXlGyzMbeZqV8lmczWJjuHBQXIfFg4x7XlJZJMJfsLeRfw4R_nP8DbjlYbEznhyfFLQgVd8YpyArQNzhSscNLPnRZMY4exFR/s1600-h/P6230710.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ175pqIKHrg1QqtDIr_GPVqDWBjXWpKZtbB5pxRFsp6gYJXlGyzMbeZqV8lmczWJjuHBQXIfFg4x7XlJZJMJfsLeRfw4R_nP8DbjlYbEznhyfFLQgVd8YpyArQNzhSscNLPnRZMY4exFR/s320/P6230710.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358019613163033330" border="0" /></a>Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-70229322493527749782009-07-13T12:39:00.005-06:002009-07-13T12:47:10.838-06:00Addition of plants, color, and curves to a small front yard.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG3tiuhS-4Wikh-mgnVmw4fk5BPBPU3M2tEcQkvNw0U8YtHMSTFyYQek8yFeVoX2TdNiGU8NU3c6drgkH5snIrdvTFNHu9j2wWfH1t-t1ccnbgoTGBP_GrnrIaOGqZzw1nLZuRP40A9VuQ/s1600-h/P6230709.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG3tiuhS-4Wikh-mgnVmw4fk5BPBPU3M2tEcQkvNw0U8YtHMSTFyYQek8yFeVoX2TdNiGU8NU3c6drgkH5snIrdvTFNHu9j2wWfH1t-t1ccnbgoTGBP_GrnrIaOGqZzw1nLZuRP40A9VuQ/s320/P6230709.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358017529909186066" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsE5QwSjG_XKW-RDJ886M7i5IvY2EMpuIVtPJPdE7ynxzBx7bq-ODyWh8qISLBtzK2jlelb902WJxYz1qt0KaJpfwt88neO8XQUsiJ05F-57cRmPLNuY8bMe9dbv_S6TcZrTIwWCUyk-HY/s1600-h/P2170516.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsE5QwSjG_XKW-RDJ886M7i5IvY2EMpuIVtPJPdE7ynxzBx7bq-ODyWh8qISLBtzK2jlelb902WJxYz1qt0KaJpfwt88neO8XQUsiJ05F-57cRmPLNuY8bMe9dbv_S6TcZrTIwWCUyk-HY/s320/P2170516.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358017381692925650" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrFSkweAnA64MgwLUZEKm5T4VtDtN16fMgGq2ILoPbE8dCleVRU6CruvprmYoUXrMi30lrk_CPU1eWXxRuRxwWq_ZCI3taZRDjpSSNkezFMi46AVARUWpKz_bhKI09ZPsm3uPkFEBpvy-/s1600-h/P2170514_1.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJrFSkweAnA64MgwLUZEKm5T4VtDtN16fMgGq2ILoPbE8dCleVRU6CruvprmYoUXrMi30lrk_CPU1eWXxRuRxwWq_ZCI3taZRDjpSSNkezFMi46AVARUWpKz_bhKI09ZPsm3uPkFEBpvy-/s320/P2170514_1.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358017231224058850" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The space next to the front porch felt too open and needed to have a more cozy feel. The Buckthorns provide a softness and a barrier encloses the porch with out making it feel too closed in. Adding the mockorange on the corner will provide a great fragrance in the spring while sitting and enjoying the afternoon.Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-78249640145623036532009-05-09T07:58:00.007-06:002011-02-17T12:24:30.049-07:00An Interview by the Boulder Food Examiner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-1eFtxRv3fLvBEwujFLRi9b_GTEvatsH0OwZWmpVtEbBPDJaD7nomkgnC0KN040aDwa1r4BK7nNyPLKMEw_wHCIV50tZQ26E_HAkPYer_M0g_eZwd738flWvqMv5ARw60YhjlruB4kGuW/s1600-h/P5090453.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333832545761528962" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-1eFtxRv3fLvBEwujFLRi9b_GTEvatsH0OwZWmpVtEbBPDJaD7nomkgnC0KN040aDwa1r4BK7nNyPLKMEw_wHCIV50tZQ26E_HAkPYer_M0g_eZwd738flWvqMv5ARw60YhjlruB4kGuW/s320/P5090453.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0 10px 10px 0; width: 240px;" /></a><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #444444;">I was contacted this week to do an interview with </span></span></span><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-2388-Boulder-Food-Examiner"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #444444;">Stacey Rose</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #444444;"> for her week long focus on gardening. Her bio reads '</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #444444;">As a life-long foodie who endeavors to bring culinary flair to the common cook, Stacey Rose has traveled far and wide to build her recipe repertoire, learn the latest in food trends and fads, and find exotic flavors to spice up the ordinary plate.'</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #444444;"> A perfect combination to my focus as a person who loves to grow her own food, buy fresh local food and integrate edibles into any landscape. This year is the first year that most of my clients want to add a vegetable garden to their landscape design! Click </span></span><a href="http://www.examiner.com/x-2388-Boulder-Food-Examiner~y2009m5d8-Gardening-tips-from-Boulder-expert"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #444444;">here</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #eeeeee;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: #444444;"> read the first part of the interview. Enjoy the week with Stacey and helpful gardening tips! </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span></div>Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-63030038308172167352008-09-26T19:00:00.002-06:002008-09-26T19:03:09.841-06:00From this...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBv2jjG6qnSp1l4HBTOPtX6aFpN-eygHr404VZngs4yz8YVSRPpsDKQX-J1Rl1klbZuRkcJX3MsTpV8ccMWrAxB5SKDIeaBIPctTr-h3m1FmBfsBA0htWyCMuWGUKK3E_gCR3m9sFcWSy/s1600-h/P9251115.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBv2jjG6qnSp1l4HBTOPtX6aFpN-eygHr404VZngs4yz8YVSRPpsDKQX-J1Rl1klbZuRkcJX3MsTpV8ccMWrAxB5SKDIeaBIPctTr-h3m1FmBfsBA0htWyCMuWGUKK3E_gCR3m9sFcWSy/s400/P9251115.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250500092363856722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89MH82Uj4rD3-y6t4gcmNQNovombH8fdSuhhF2IIHMle9SIxiwJ9m-Q7IzU1hyphenhyphenGrTxoVYtuw2pZ2oGIGbN70Lvohjwf4ccnDkUyx8kKVq3BnOWW8XSN-PYcuKDA-DetFbnCVD5J3GOj08/s1600-h/P9251114.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi89MH82Uj4rD3-y6t4gcmNQNovombH8fdSuhhF2IIHMle9SIxiwJ9m-Q7IzU1hyphenhyphenGrTxoVYtuw2pZ2oGIGbN70Lvohjwf4ccnDkUyx8kKVq3BnOWW8XSN-PYcuKDA-DetFbnCVD5J3GOj08/s400/P9251114.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250499908249194898" /></a<br />The junipers were in this small little square, taking over the whole bed and really looking shabby. After some soil amendment and new plants this garden looks great.Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-8115238580769927982008-09-26T18:57:00.004-06:002009-07-14T14:04:27.247-06:00<div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5250499231492578882" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" height="299" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYg_83KOqi0TAP0BPsqDknjnCwdiwtWzeLi7Nwk95bxdzj8ptKTTy7wfkBvWA9wfWiFKxhrbmLTD2dhzTIpbc_0cFWwJNKKgL2jpv_fsQaULhnCeIixeYZ1fi6GNIA1Ulk-eyCe2n_TjO7/s400/P9261120.JPG" width="400" border="0" />Removal of over grown juipers are a lot of labor, but the end product is new, clean and fresh. I like how this looks. When the plants are mature, they will not over grow the plot, while screening the window well. The Yew's will frame the windows. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWuwPnN8eTaiwsyTKe1ejheRt4lLGT_JLJ8laGrQXkA7EqMpuHiDT9WADqtt3aT1UWOdy8M9_emtwNhe1kE7SCb_uzHeKx8VEqAaYXDXZjMUoHnXi9SJver3z6_nXzKFPc_D2KFZr7iLXr/s1600-h/P6100017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358409099165712018" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWuwPnN8eTaiwsyTKe1ejheRt4lLGT_JLJ8laGrQXkA7EqMpuHiDT9WADqtt3aT1UWOdy8M9_emtwNhe1kE7SCb_uzHeKx8VEqAaYXDXZjMUoHnXi9SJver3z6_nXzKFPc_D2KFZr7iLXr/s320/P6100017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>One year later, plants are looking established. </div></div>Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-89098990266679095752008-08-27T15:26:00.010-06:002008-08-27T15:57:00.423-06:00Form, function and color.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvEGjMO80Ph6ybAbSV-xz131JSMBt_b2nlLLH6xiWu1PpJvhnGlOmUANMLlGlKcfbFGLCA5TSi2PYQBtob7qSRvSsnUUAApLSCwhmaHQbt82wlZAPmcsTUOFoouglwucP3d8YDvXovhi7/s1600-h/P6130901.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUvEGjMO80Ph6ybAbSV-xz131JSMBt_b2nlLLH6xiWu1PpJvhnGlOmUANMLlGlKcfbFGLCA5TSi2PYQBtob7qSRvSsnUUAApLSCwhmaHQbt82wlZAPmcsTUOFoouglwucP3d8YDvXovhi7/s400/P6130901.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239312356604146786" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNh84jaU6I1Tr1QUuqg6pfgbHEnanM0OyJ12PZSWTwTm7UAie5VbmKtmGPAr4yfTkmePapBQiqYksEoxkCcTVVqKoOy6odkbKdTzYjU3jaEZsFdLxs1DSvySLv5kApzPxZMmpoY27ocE7/s1600-h/P8220924.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKNh84jaU6I1Tr1QUuqg6pfgbHEnanM0OyJ12PZSWTwTm7UAie5VbmKtmGPAr4yfTkmePapBQiqYksEoxkCcTVVqKoOy6odkbKdTzYjU3jaEZsFdLxs1DSvySLv5kApzPxZMmpoY27ocE7/s400/P8220924.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239312649477409602" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLr6H19TO1RQIc0d368OQ-7emL-FnhuLaLXEsFYNJbqv8ZXFV0_Yn94YK90WT742ZhLUx088md1JwY6sOmpq3dtz6OUBv2nXrzQQvlDVN1-FyByQ2bZy3QzePrej8vNWN5FTQJAVGDZNBg/s1600-h/P8220919.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLr6H19TO1RQIc0d368OQ-7emL-FnhuLaLXEsFYNJbqv8ZXFV0_Yn94YK90WT742ZhLUx088md1JwY6sOmpq3dtz6OUBv2nXrzQQvlDVN1-FyByQ2bZy3QzePrej8vNWN5FTQJAVGDZNBg/s400/P8220919.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239314641573441682" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeygJryVE3_8uBwnPgFNARiK80i_Bt8m6jfkKz6E2i0XdSqNeLKkhP7g13kwWe9O0QruJfRjvoFSuN12XSoOyCqWLJ38N4XkGFdUnTMDOPOBJiAFVFPv8afeMlyZYFN8I931UBVn2a2Qt/s1600-h/P8220918.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyeygJryVE3_8uBwnPgFNARiK80i_Bt8m6jfkKz6E2i0XdSqNeLKkhP7g13kwWe9O0QruJfRjvoFSuN12XSoOyCqWLJ38N4XkGFdUnTMDOPOBJiAFVFPv8afeMlyZYFN8I931UBVn2a2Qt/s400/P8220918.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239312807130544130" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4IBMoQWZTzw3poDYIqU1ezKzZZyGGG4pG8FVtJWQi7IEI6LZ0r23OPaUudr-7bmKXlhs8Xwm-Pff0AhoqOjFW8mU46J7YN7pgSM5CCdwefl76Awsm0i4HTJqFSTz5mhu9Rct_m7Ih6RB/s1600-h/P8220915.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj4IBMoQWZTzw3poDYIqU1ezKzZZyGGG4pG8FVtJWQi7IEI6LZ0r23OPaUudr-7bmKXlhs8Xwm-Pff0AhoqOjFW8mU46J7YN7pgSM5CCdwefl76Awsm0i4HTJqFSTz5mhu9Rct_m7Ih6RB/s400/P8220915.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239313832281297506" /></a><br />We updated this front yard by removing overgrown junipers and shrubs along the house and walkways and replacing them with ornamental grasses for structure, red roses for all summer color, and dogwoods and mock orange's to frame the house. Lots of color in the perennial beds, along with some beautiful moss rock.Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-30663709822399310892008-08-27T15:11:00.003-06:002008-08-27T15:16:45.765-06:00Shade with light effects.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-T5FeAB7Ngu73hm9-EAYJVvGcDp1NVAOIUc-0c9FsFO27_7WrDjOYMscb2Qa2fzGbw2O8-WGHusjHQu6fCYWTXWpAe2CGQCx3N1K_vYkA7GBxHJo1g17EOeomZiZq9eOHvwjVp1zKEtB/s1600-h/P8220929.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY-T5FeAB7Ngu73hm9-EAYJVvGcDp1NVAOIUc-0c9FsFO27_7WrDjOYMscb2Qa2fzGbw2O8-WGHusjHQu6fCYWTXWpAe2CGQCx3N1K_vYkA7GBxHJo1g17EOeomZiZq9eOHvwjVp1zKEtB/s400/P8220929.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239309475027149906" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwt8uZC_fi6Nm554_TVu60j0NlDAgsXgr1eE4AisVazoAXGzCg2CA9O-V_Jz3ecBTq2njZD0Lrw7QPwVya-_7e0cyo6WI51K3m3GIdc-wVHaZU1jrXK23CJ9v9s8B9i7yD-kSPxAVdJkTz/s1600-h/P8220932.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwt8uZC_fi6Nm554_TVu60j0NlDAgsXgr1eE4AisVazoAXGzCg2CA9O-V_Jz3ecBTq2njZD0Lrw7QPwVya-_7e0cyo6WI51K3m3GIdc-wVHaZU1jrXK23CJ9v9s8B9i7yD-kSPxAVdJkTz/s400/P8220932.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239309311251749298" /></a><br /> This shaded bed has light green grass and ground cover to add an element of light in the shade. We also brought in some burgundy plants for contrast as well as some winter interest with Julia Jane Boxwoods.Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-74700505218421301562008-08-27T15:03:00.004-06:002008-08-27T15:10:29.576-06:00Conifers as a screen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPiEi6NXqn9ca2dsEYtihc3TIzNSX9hAWKSrlw0JkEwwm_jzySu5UecSGz4RCiIc33CMWH9xBTMRvKbMdR8iojR0tbBHjwM7WNGepeCCeN21G7KBpifwDlS5lJCbVBE2_cmKuSA133vJK/s1600-h/P8220933.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilPiEi6NXqn9ca2dsEYtihc3TIzNSX9hAWKSrlw0JkEwwm_jzySu5UecSGz4RCiIc33CMWH9xBTMRvKbMdR8iojR0tbBHjwM7WNGepeCCeN21G7KBpifwDlS5lJCbVBE2_cmKuSA133vJK/s400/P8220933.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239307522942038754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTT-22oIRpbenE3kMZ7JQVIPrsw0Q3i8EMlvNmU5CKtiw-4WtKw-fwTvKW-NNBgrg-Qgbu56HdzgCJ0YuL7w0aZrUbd0WM2HB3UrVewoDgH0Vq9PotXaqzy_NiAlRMN1342q7pMepHm681/s1600-h/P6130898.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTT-22oIRpbenE3kMZ7JQVIPrsw0Q3i8EMlvNmU5CKtiw-4WtKw-fwTvKW-NNBgrg-Qgbu56HdzgCJ0YuL7w0aZrUbd0WM2HB3UrVewoDgH0Vq9PotXaqzy_NiAlRMN1342q7pMepHm681/s400/P6130898.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239307183880678578" /></a> These conifers where chosen to screen something no taller than 10 feet. We used a mix of Pine and Spruce to create a screen without the look of a wall. Different textures and colors and small variation in height.Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-23715471453425125722008-08-27T14:53:00.003-06:002008-08-27T15:02:47.728-06:00Suprise Garden<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibrO-9CM7Yb1XnVc5HExTsfD3FEiUx2ageLObJzgYjwRrt8DNJCnqgKvgjKGRwexOxtG0YG6Ux0ELq_ZbzWfO6ly9KNXNdqa5NqitRjy3HNvOOa15tmG-0sc20m6qJdQl_DFpPog4qd_cd/s1600-h/P8220939.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibrO-9CM7Yb1XnVc5HExTsfD3FEiUx2ageLObJzgYjwRrt8DNJCnqgKvgjKGRwexOxtG0YG6Ux0ELq_ZbzWfO6ly9KNXNdqa5NqitRjy3HNvOOa15tmG-0sc20m6qJdQl_DFpPog4qd_cd/s400/P8220939.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239305410329278978" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMb3Dn1YFrWUpGhsD3JpSCL__ZCrVgK-JHFzSoSK7eSDwLAu_ZwicQUHhy3Dt8UxvPh1XeaSVWaICG0mtT_v2Mynrd-buqDm2I8X-gBH7ouQhPcqDBq8ndEXEPStmFLo8bIw7-OCoIneWx/s1600-h/P6130899.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMb3Dn1YFrWUpGhsD3JpSCL__ZCrVgK-JHFzSoSK7eSDwLAu_ZwicQUHhy3Dt8UxvPh1XeaSVWaICG0mtT_v2Mynrd-buqDm2I8X-gBH7ouQhPcqDBq8ndEXEPStmFLo8bIw7-OCoIneWx/s400/P6130899.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239304048580940594" /></a> Instead of a plain walkway with rock mulch on the west side of this yard, we decided it would be a great place for a shade garden with a Japanese maple, Hosta's, Hypericum's, Peony's and a few more Daphne's. It turned out great!Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-25384702816373097322008-08-27T14:49:00.002-06:002008-08-27T14:52:44.946-06:00Daphnes under the apple tree.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrVKbtyvh_eX4-6sbA6a2ap2jTQE0wNqq2XjIx7QwpYJ9ZsGkkaSOglx2Yazbcw4FF1Uqwof8vXPbecmqNmlxSODHTTzCbnnETa7hnu1MBPGm7KESv-IBa-kPrEhJ-PkrMjw0qJa66kZa/s1600-h/P8220928.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrVKbtyvh_eX4-6sbA6a2ap2jTQE0wNqq2XjIx7QwpYJ9ZsGkkaSOglx2Yazbcw4FF1Uqwof8vXPbecmqNmlxSODHTTzCbnnETa7hnu1MBPGm7KESv-IBa-kPrEhJ-PkrMjw0qJa66kZa/s400/P8220928.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239302951360926546" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXRAdIGGY-uUWLoQbX50VprVaLE_ahmyizZ0EhLBqL49__FFDrHVXMjObVfprt4mwfXxsZ5u1dQmx4s31LwZBk4130UDr65TMa-0FpA_rObSUJfS-TZm5KhXHCRa5WCaG44lxHalTe64L/s1600-h/P6130896.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOXRAdIGGY-uUWLoQbX50VprVaLE_ahmyizZ0EhLBqL49__FFDrHVXMjObVfprt4mwfXxsZ5u1dQmx4s31LwZBk4130UDr65TMa-0FpA_rObSUJfS-TZm5KhXHCRa5WCaG44lxHalTe64L/s400/P6130896.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239302718668142002" /></a> We choose Daphne's for this location for many reasons: they are located near the patio, so their fabulous variegation, structure and spring fragrance wont be missed.Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6227393863895006221.post-1977334783473045042008-08-27T14:42:00.005-06:002008-08-27T15:23:01.402-06:00Tropical Feel<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmgrWCx50AX6UBmb6p25G8OBdnrNuhK7ab4dUejiviOgePeoBufAHJx4TTjXY9pe9klPGiy5hBmmXfChnk_C_PP7YV5ZLTEQ71hnitn_uUXQR1k5B9_khPuEmqufkIlFK8KHOxgnJxO0YC/s1600-h/P6130893.JPG"><img style="float:left; 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margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbOpkGZnoGHHHlBkwaN-cAahzTNs-jy52T4vtSXWfL_gh2QXmY3OdTJKyEbn2WcWEzKoIvZiY7es7Ll2T5Aihz4rA4OrDcbt_XCYu9L8ulabt4qPTF5OhQFWCOtrEg59HsY5ZqPVTb0ZP/s400/P8220926.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239301365330422706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3BUrHbo96nLoQkJnqeK7U6N3DBlLVoZDUhFOJQfHQNogkG1Rckv8-2EFRVLDJ3j_k26A4POPVk4rGu_0qUWmZRV8PokleQKYKpEXzDjixxW73V177uNbgnmE-3mgVl-MI-6uHlzzVg0L/s1600-h/P8220927.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO3BUrHbo96nLoQkJnqeK7U6N3DBlLVoZDUhFOJQfHQNogkG1Rckv8-2EFRVLDJ3j_k26A4POPVk4rGu_0qUWmZRV8PokleQKYKpEXzDjixxW73V177uNbgnmE-3mgVl-MI-6uHlzzVg0L/s400/P8220927.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239301067826548050" /></a> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9sslkcjV9EKzEnMT8rsIs7N5jNuDGYKvS5lCCL-9nt7Yoht7fgNTl16yl9pF41_dnP9qQVG2YKJVTsFm-PHZU3LJR8Lnw9y7HvST2BQXPyeDz8MpBYvn4g4zOUjhyphenhyphenRem3fm-eCyKBlRX/s1600-h/P8220925.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg9sslkcjV9EKzEnMT8rsIs7N5jNuDGYKvS5lCCL-9nt7Yoht7fgNTl16yl9pF41_dnP9qQVG2YKJVTsFm-PHZU3LJR8Lnw9y7HvST2BQXPyeDz8MpBYvn4g4zOUjhyphenhyphenRem3fm-eCyKBlRX/s400/P8220925.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239310855267106514" /></a>Some before and after photos of the cozy patio with a tropical feel. This area is very shady, protected and the planting area is very narrow. We added Golden Grove Bamboo, Plumbago, Hydranga's and chocolate vine to fill in wall of the garage with green.Kristin Wachtelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08892395226893515543noreply@blogger.com0