The Philosophy of a Landscape

Ever wonder how a great landscape is born? McDonald Landscape Designer, Tami Eilers, gave us a little insight into the development of one of her recent projects. See what she had to say:

With a combination of evergreen and herbaceous plants, I designed this garden to provide interest all throughout the year, not just during spring and summer. The evergreens bring winter interest even when the pool is covered. The Windmill Palm and daylilies add a tropical flair to the poolside retreat. Daylilies repeat bloom and are low maintenance, and their fine texture helps to loosen the bold texture of the hollies which will provide nice privacy as they mature. The yellow daylilies serve as a complimentary color to the blues of the pool and furniture.

I also incorporated the element of sound with a fountain. I always say 'when you see water, you should hear water.' This created a secondary focal point to the pergola which I surrounded with hummingbird and butterfly attractors for entertainment. Annuals fill the gaps to provide continuous seasonal color.

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