Posts Tagged ‘Privacy & Sound Buffers’
A Waterwise Terraced Garden
Showcasing a selection of drought resistant plants this lovely garden aims to reduce water flow issues on site through the incorporation of a dry creek path that flows throughout the property. Taking inspiration from the neoclassical garden movement and contemporary aesthetics, a fire garden is featured with a surrounding bosquet of pyramidal trees. Highlighted in…
Read MoreA Moonlit Escape
Sleek pathways weave through artfully curated sculptures, blending seamlessly with lush, minimalist landscaping. Modern patio spaces provide tranquil retreats, perfect for gatherings or quiet contemplation under the stars. The spaces are both functional and artistic, combining clean lines with a sense of openness and serenity. A Moonlit Escape embodies the essence of enjoying nature in…
Read MoreA Special Spirit Garden
“Gazing out upon the vista of an opening year, The sight is as misty as the early dawn: never clear, We know not what our trials will be; A few simple outlines are all we can see ” -EB An adoring husband is appreciating more about his late wife’s love for the art of gardening,…
Read MoreA Perfect Private Pollinator Pocket Garden!
A splash of color and privacy to this front entry court attracts pollinators along the street edge while offering a barrier device, the introduction of a hedge wall in our distinctive design. Drought resistant planting is incorporated in the design reducing overall maintenance and water usage. A swooping multilevel curvilinear hedge design provides enclosure, vertical…
Read MoreA Memorial Flower Garden
This garden was commissioned by its Owner as a living tribute to a dear family matriarch. A giving garden– especially for pollinators, songbirds and family members who enjoy the gardens today as a result of this important woman, and her love for nature’s bounty. The lovely layout composition surrounds a Victorian style custom gazebo, a…
Read MoreSongbird Habitat Enhancement Project
This songbird and pollinator friendly garden space was commissioned for a small property in a sustainable community. Styled for the Owner’s upbeat and friendly personality, we designed the space with pockets of fun, carefree and accessible! Packed with durable deer and drought-resistant plantings. Stormwater drainage facility, updated to attractive rain gardens. Stylish architectural slab pavers…
Read MoreRanch Style Climate-Ready Updates
Our climate-ready design philosophies were just what the updated aesthetic called for in this front yard remodel design. Our smart client was looking for a new spatial composition, less work, less impact on the environment. Retaining the still-healthy extant Dogwood tree, and the site’s natural privacy buffers, we carefully constructed the new look, minimizing impact…
Read MoreStairway to Heaven – A Terraced Garden Paradise
An oppressive, imposingly steep hillside was dangerous to traverse and had no uses for the Owner when we were commissioned for perform our signature ‘angelic miracles’ in spatial composition. With over 40′ incline in the grade, from 50-85% slope over much of the property, we weren’t installing a swimming pool here! First, taking advantage of…
Read MoreA Passage Garden Design
Another problem area solved by The Garden Angels site design! A poorly drained side yard abuts the owner’s lovely house, with sloughing, depleted soils drowning the space, incapable of growing desired plants. An entry point for basement water issues needs correction, and a more useable utility passage is required for servicing the rest of the…
Read MoreA Japanese Stroll Garden
Nestled within lush greenery in a forested area of Salem, this garden was developed as the fusion of the temperate Pacific Northwest casual vernacular and the Japanese stroll garden (see below) stylings of the Far East school of landscape design. This property exhibits the way in which design can draw one to various meditative and…
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