This client has a gorgeous sitting area with a view over downtown, except you can't see it for the trees, which are growing on the slope below. I suggested taking out all the trees that are interfering with the view, but leaving the shrubs (such as wolf willow) that are also growing wild on the slope.
There is also a semi-circular, flattish area in front of, and to the left of the patio which is overgrown with weeds and needs to be cleaned out and replanted. We don't want to plant anything tall enough to impede the view from sitting. Also, it is an awkward area to get into so everything planted here should be very low maintenance. My suggestions include:
* A ninebark 'diabolo' and a dwarf globe blue spruce on the left side for year-round colour contrast. The nienbark will also add unity with some other diabolos planted elsewhere in the yard. * Some low maintenance perennials and ground covers in front of the shrubs, with a variety of heights, some spilling over the edge of the rocks, including:
Sounds like a plan. i'm taking notes.:)
Posted by: Mother Nature | July 29, 2008 at 08:44 AM