SHADY SANCTUARY
SHADY SANCTUARY
This terraced front garden packs a wallop in a tiny space. River rock edged beds contain shade loving azaleas, hosts, and a redbud. The secret back garden is an oasis of cool tropical plants for a backyard retreat.
Homeowners: Chris Harris + Chad Knight Address: S. Cox Street
Circa: 1920 Garden Age: years
Garden Philosophy : 95% of everything in my garden has been salvaged from other’s cast-offs and pass-a-long plants. Even the stone for the dry retaining wall. With patience and a plan, you can have a beautiful, creative garden without spending money. Favorite Garden Tip : Grow shady plants in a shady garden. Don’t fight nature. Also, repeat plants throughout for a unified look.
Plants:
- Trees: fig, redbud
- Shrubs: azaleas, hydrangeas, gardenias, privet hedge, gold dust japonica
- Perennials: hostas, ferns, lenten roses, ajuga, banana plants, elephant ears
Enjoy a Yard-of-the-Month article about Chris
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Yard of the Month Article on Chris’ garden
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