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Garden Scenes
Garden Scenes
Even though it is a focal point, the color and texture of the owl make it seem as though it belongs there.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Nice example of a focal point. The eye goes right to it as you enter this room in the garden.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Focal point. The shape fits nicely with the space available.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Cacti in the North are hard to blend into the landscapes. In certain situations, such as rock gardens or theme gardens, they are a positive addition.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Well designed landscape. Even though there are many mature plantings, it in no way seems overgrown or crowded.
Photo: www.bbcanada.com
A large expanse of lawn with a secluded feel thanks to nice use of evergreens. The curved beds compliment the informal landscaping.
Photo: www.bbcanada.com
The sculpture mimics the ferns and is a well matched focal point.
Photo: www.images.mooseyscountrygarden.com
Nice use of a previously unused area of lawn. It has now been turned into an attraction for wildlife.
Photo: www.nativeplant.com
This is a good example of a lawn area turned into a native planting. This can be aesthetically pleasing as well as helpful to the environment.
Photo: www.nativeplant.com
A combination of native plant material. It not only looks beautiful, but also helps minimize use of fertilizer and pesticides as well as reduce runoff.
Photo: www.nativeplant.com
The sound of the breeze through the dried grasses can only be enjoyed in person
Photo: Chris Butkovich
A garden scene that encourages closer inspection
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Example of symmetry in an entry way garden
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Combination of curving stone path and bench invites one to sit and relax
Photo: Chris Butkovich
The dense hemlock wall gives the area a personal feel. The table and chairs invite sitting and conversation.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Colorful and relaxing scene to greet residents coming and going
Photo: lannert.com
Form and Texture in the Garden
Thuja spp.Evergreen hedge, visual and sound barrier
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Rhus spp.Color in the winter landscape - also attracts wildlife.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
SpruceColor and form in the landscape
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Gaultheria procumbensEvergreen groundcover with added benefit of being edible
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Even in the winter landscape, thought should be given to color. The color of this evergreen shows better with the background of rock rather than simply crawling over mulch.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Ilex spp.Winter color - shows well against a background of evergreens.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
The unusual needles of this pine add different texture to the garden.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
The color is nice in the winter; the tree has a nice form in the trunk that can be admired all year.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Leaves of a pawpaw give a tropical feel and the tree bears edible friut.
Photo: www.petersonpawpaws.com
Pawpaw flowers can make for an early spring conversation piece.
Photos: www.petersonpawpaws.com
Ohio buckeye, Go Bucks!
Photo: www.hort.uconn.edu
Scarlet buckeye, still show Buckeye spirit with a smaller and showier versionof the buckeye tree. Nice spring color, for those who need a better reason.
Photo: www.hort.uconn.edu
Quercus albaNice tree for a large property, plant now for future generations to enjoy.
Photo: www.hort.uconn.edu
Clethra alnifoliaA shrub with fragrant flowers, nice fall color, and available in different sized cultivars.
Photo: www.hort.uconn.edu
Impressive combination of colors and textures
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Repetition of color and texture, done mostly with annuals.
Photo: www.ncarboretum.org
Holly showing symmetry in plant form
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Peeling bark adds texturally to the garden in winter
Photo: Chris Butkovich
One wonders which is the stronger of the two elements, the hardscape or the plant material.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Hardscapes
Stone stairs and retaining wall serve same function as concrete, but much more interesting
Photo: Chris Butkovich
The large expanse of retaining wall is softened by the curves. The pergola gives those below a sense of privacy, and some protection from the elements.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Irregular blocks give the feel of a natural stone wall, but is much easier to work with then different sizes of stone.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
The walkway and retaining wall are very functional. The curve in the retaining wall gives the area a casual feel, even though the plantings behind are very formal. The two different materials contrast nicely.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
The arbors act as a doorway, leading into or out of a room.
Photo: Chris Butkovich
Nice example of symmetry in hardscape
Photo: www.kleinburg.com
A variety of hardscape softened by plantings
Photo: www.ncarboretum.org
Nice use of pavers at street intersection and plantings along road that help minimize runoff
Photo: www.lannert.com
Use of pavers helps alerts vehicular trafficto possible pedestrian traffic
Photo: lannert.com
Nice use of hardscape to represent a stream in nature
Photo: Chris Butkovich
A formal walkway is made less so by its curves
Photo: Chris Biutkovich
The arbor invites one to walk through and the curve in the path encourages you to find out what is beyond
Photo: Chris Butkovich
