A few books provide inspiration and guidance. The Sunset Gardens "Western Garden Book" is a must
for those who hope to understand our unique climate.
The woodland path meanders in back of the rose garden. It provides a new perspective to view
the plants up close, and neatens up the landscape.
Grey pavers and river stones are used with grey-rose bricks to provide some contrast to the
softer redwood bark defining the woodland path.
A neighbor donated these three teak chairs to make a shaded seating area for all our neighbors.
It also provides a nice vantage of the new paths.
Even during winter there are still African daisies and amethyst ivy-geraniums.
I got this idea from the British garden TV show 'Ground Force.' Mixing textures
creates variety.
'Apple Blossom' is a lovely Sasanqua camellia, one of the early bloomers.
This is a strawberry flower, same as in the banner above. The fruit is a nice
bonus.
Orange African daisies need only sun to bloom, even in early winter.
We celebrate new garden construction and renovation with tea lights in lanterns.
'Burgundy Iceburg' with one of its last blossoms of the year.
The inner back garden doesn't look to shabby at this time of the year.
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