Embrace Your Outdoor Living Space
Springtime dreams come true in this Buckhead garden created by Floralis Landscape Design.
Discussing the ferocityΒ of this winter has become as much a constant as bemoaning Atlanta traffic. While we canβt control the forecast (or the commuter woes), we can offer a blissful peek into aΒ pastoral localΒ garden and bring some sweet dreams of springtime.Β Our friends at FloralisΒ reveal this glorious project they did for a Buckhead client, adding outdoor diningΒ space and expanding the garden after aΒ pool and pool house renovation. They tookΒ full advantage of complete outdoor living possibilities, creating a captivating environment that accommodates al fresco entertaining, as well as fostering a love of gardening and providing seasonal interest.
The space gainsΒ structure from a cryptomeria hedge, as well as boxwood rounds and hedges.Β Apricot roses, fragrant viburnum, reblooming hydrangeas, blue and white flowering catmint, foxgloves, bearded iris and other mixed perennials highlight that structure withΒ consistent color.Β A kitchen garden includes pomegranate, rosemary, strawberries and thyme for permanence with other herbs and vegetables, such as tomatoes, basil, peppers, dill and eggplant, that are rotated seasonally.
The subtle tones of the bluestone pool terrace provide the perfect backdrop forΒ blooming containers planted with a mixture of evergreens and flowering seasonal plants, chosen for both their prolific color and textural qualities. As the season progresses, these burstΒ with shades of purples and blues andΒ glints of pale yellow. Such careful consideration of hues and flowering cycles blend hardscape and landscape together seamlessly, as though they all appeared simultaneously.
Whether tiptoeing through tulips or planning a palatialΒ patio, now is the time to consider plantings and notice the natural tendencies of your existing garden space.Β Notice sun and shade spots, observe drainage and run-off patterns, and contemplate an overall vision. For a big project, enlist the aid of professionals to at least help explain theΒ options or maybe even draw up some sketches that will inspire new ideas.
To see more Floralis projects and get some inspiration for your own outdoor space, visitΒ floralisdesign.com and peruse the gallery.
