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Abelia × grandiflora ‘Kaleidoscope’, 182
Abutilon spp., 147
accessories
for adding color, 148, 150, 151, 156
Acer palmatum, 196
‘Orange Dream’, 99
Aeonium arboreum ‘Zwartkop’, 188
‘African Blue’ basil, 146
Agapanthus ‘Gold Strike’, 53, 78, 181
Agastache spp. / agastache, 145, 192, 193
Agave ‘Blue Glow’, 182
air temperature and evapotranspiration, 40
Ajuga reptans ‘Catlin’s Giant’, 124
Akebia quinata, 160
Aloysia citrodora, 160
Aloysia virgata, 160
‘Alphonse Karr’ clumping bamboo, 24, 25
angel’s trumpet, 207
Anigozanthos spp., 108
annuals, 94, 106, 148, 181, 207
aphids, 147
apples, 144
Aquilegia spp., 188
Arctostaphylos densiflora
‘Howard McMinn’, 106
‘Sentinel’, 106
artists’ gardens, 208–211
artwork
as focal point, 128–130
sculpture / statuary, 90, 129, 208–209, 211
as seating, 90
Azara macrophylla, 160
azara tree, 160
Bambusa multiplex ‘Alphonse Karr’, 24
banana trees, 198
barbecue grills, 17–19, 57, 62, 128
beardtongue, 145
beds
adjacent to patios, 53, 57, 77, 176
in an existing garden, 72
curved, 46
mounded, 119
raised, 33, 38, 46, 83, 86, 89, 91
‘Bello Grigio’ lamb’s ears, 78, 79
Berberis darwinii, 196
Berkeley sedge, 71
berms, 119
berries, plants with, 29, 91, 92, 93, 144, 189, 196–197
Beta vulgaris ‘Bull’s Blood’, 92
‘Beyond Blue’ fescue, 142, 143
biodiversity, 114
“Bird Lady” statue, 129
birds
mirror placement and, 106
water features and, 67, 137, 139–140
black locust, 146
black walnut, 110
blanket flower, 145
‘Blonde Ambition’ grama grass, 108, 109
bloom times, 27, 180–181, 187–188, 192
bluebonnets, 205
BLUE GEM coast rosemary, 185
blue grama grass, 121
borders
fanciful, 211
permeable, 106
shared, 113
Bouteloua gracilis, 121
‘Blonde Ambition’, 108
boxwood, 181
brick patios, 163, 164, 165, 174
‘Bright ’N Tight’ Carolina laurel, 24, 25
‘Bronze Baby’ New Zealand flax, 180
Brugmansia spp., 207
Brunnera macrophylla ‘Jack Frost’, 78
Buddleia davidii PETITE PLUM, 184, 185
butterflies, 144–146
Buxus sempervirens, 181
cabanas, 26
Calamagrostis × acutiflora, 194
Calamagrostis foliosa, 142
Callistemon viminalis ‘Little John’, 184
camellias, 96
Campsis radicans, 148
Cape Mendocino reed grass, 142, 143
cape rush, 71
Carex divulsa, 71
Carex testacea, 194
‘Catlin’s Giant’ carpet bugle, 124, 125
Chamaemelum nobile, 124
chamomile, 161
Chef’s Choice rosemary, 94, 95
childhood, landscape of, 207
children
play spaces, 14, 15, 28–30, 31, 115, 119
Chionanthus retusus, 190
chives, 146
Chondropetalum tectorum, 71
circulation patterns in design decisions, 36, 38, 39, 81–82, 113
Clematis paniculata, 99
Clematis virginiana, 207
‘Coastal Gem’ grevillea, 124, 125
color
echoing and repeating, 51, 57, 151, 156, 165, 209
inspiration, 153
strategies for incorporating, 148, 150–153, 156
color palettes
choosing in advance, 152–153, 155
integrating hardscape and home exterior, 164
for moonlight gardens, 78–79
in personal style, 208–209
restful, 57
using analogous colors, 156, 208
using complementary colors, 153
warm-toned, 64, 156, 164, 165, 175
comfort, concept of, in design decisions, 21, 36, 39–43
composite decking, 168
concrete
as a patio material, 69, 72, 174–175, 176
retaining walls, 86
container plantings
herb gardens, 94–95
for integrating special plants, 207
for introducing color, 150, 152, 209
overwintering, 207
seasonal, 198
in urban areas, 144
Coprosma ‘Tequila Sunrise’, 182
cordylines, 181
Coreopsis grandiflora ‘Early Sunrise’, 192
Cornus florida spp., 190
Corylus avellana ‘Contorta’, 99
cosmos, 145
Cosmos bipinnatus, 145
Cotinus coggygria, 24
cranberries, 144
crape myrtle, 30
Crataegus laevigata ‘Paul’s Scarlet’, 190
creeping rosemary, 140, 142, 143
‘Cupani’ sweet pea, 158
curtains, outdoor, 22
curves in garden layout, 46–51, 54–55, 119, 140
cutting garden, 157
Cynara scolymus ‘Imperial Star’, 92
Dear Dolores hydrangea, 184, 185
delphiniums, 180
design objectives
assessment hierarchy, 36
defining, 13–16
life-style based approach, 13–14, 17–21, 22, 26–27, 28–31, 33
design templates
contemporary Zen, 68–69
modern lines with lush plantings, 60–61
transforming a narrow backyard, 48–49
using curves to tie an awkward space together, 54–55
diagonal design, 111, 113, 175
Dianella spp., 31
Dianthus ‘Feuerhexe’ Firewitch, 192
Digiplexis ‘Illumination Apricot’ / digiplexis, 192, 193
Dodonaea viscosa ‘Atropurpurea’, 24
drought conditions, 114, 126, 137, 187
dwarf myrtle, 185
‘Early Sunrise’ tickseed, 192, 193
edible plants, 91–95, 146, 210
elements, protection from, 22, 24–26, 40, 77
entertaining space, 33, 62, 84–86, 89–90
environmental considerations
artificial turf, 127
ecological lawn alternatives, 120–121
ecologically inappropriate plants, 206
sustainable practices in personal style, 210
eucalyptus, 110
Eutrochium purpureum, 160
evening garden plants, 78–79, 157, 161
evergreen / deciduous design ratio, 181
Feijoa sellowiana, 92
fences, 51, 71, 86, 102, 105, 150
Festuca glauca ‘Beyond Blue’, 142
fieldstone, 206
Firewitch garden pinks, 192, 193
fiveleaf akebia vine, 160
flagstone
mortared vs. dry-laid, 165, 169, 170–171
in patio construction, 72, 164–165, 168–169, 171
flax lily, 31
flowering maple, 147
focal points
artwork, 128–130
functions in design, 76, 77, 102, 128–131
in geometric designs, 58–59, 111
water features, 51, 59, 67, 139
foliage, colorful, 96, 99, 179, 181, 182–183, 204
Fothergilla ‘Mount Airy’, 96
four-season gardens
spring, 187, 188, 190–191, 198
summer, 187, 188, 192–193, 198
See also seasonality
fragrance. See scent
freesia, 157
Freesia corymbosa, 157
fruits, 144
furniture
Adirondack style chairs, 43, 67, 157
choosing for comfort, 28, 36, 43
dining, 26, 28, 51, 62, 76, 77
double-duty seating, 83–86, 89–90
for introducing color, 150
temporary use of, 33
Gaillardia spp., 145
garden rooms, 46
Generalife gardens, 58
geometric designs, 58–59, 111, 113, 175
Geranium ‘Gerwat’ Rozanne, 142, 143
golden culinary sage, 161
‘Gold Strike’ lily-of-the-Nile, 53, 78, 79, 181
granite, 206
grapes, 188
grasses, no mow, 120
grasses, ornamental
for the illusion of water, 140, 142–143
as light catching, 57, 140, 189, 194
for permeable borders, 106
softening effect of, 71
for texture in design, 181
grasses, turf, 120–121
gravel
for dedicated-use spaces, 29, 33, 71
gardens, 175–176
using with water features, 29, 137, 139
Grevillea lanigera ‘Coastal Gem’, 124
ground covers
aromatic, 161
in dry-laid patio joints, 165, 169, 170
gravel, 176
as lawn alternatives, 121, 124–125
Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’, 57, 180
hardscape materials
choosing, 59, 76, 86, 164–171, 174–176
locally quarried, 206
natural vs. man-made, 19–20
See also specific materials
hardscapes
adapting existing, 72
budget considerations, 19, 72, 165, 167, 169
double-duty uses, 83–86, 89–90
See also specific hardscape structures
Harry Lauder’s walking stick, 99
Helichrysum petiolare ‘Limelight’, 78
herbicides and pesticides, 146
herbs, 94–95, 146, 161, 210. See also specific herbs
‘Highland Cream’ thyme, 94, 95
Hippodamia convergens, 147
houseleek, 188
hummingbirds, 147–148
hyacinth, 157
Hydrangea macrophylla DEAR DOLORES, 184
‘Imperial Star’ artichoke, 92 93
Indian hawthorn, 181
insecticides and pollinators, 146
insects, 144–147
ipe, 167
Italian cypress, 36
‘Jack Frost’ Siberian bugloss, 78, 79
Japanese forest grass, 57, 180
Japanese maples, 96, 99, 196, 197
Jasminum polyanthum, 27
Joe Pye weed, 160
Juglans nigra, 110
kale, 198
‘Kaleidoscope’ abelia, 182, 183
‘Kent Beauty’ oregano, 95
Kentucky bluegrass, 120
Kirengeshoma palmata, 57
Kniphofia uvaria, 108
ladybugs, 147
Lathyrus odoratus, 159
‘Painted Lady’, 159
Laurus nobilis, 92
Lavandula allardii ‘Meerlo’, 182
Lavatera maritima, 24
lavender, 135, 142, 182, 183, 187
lawns
artificial turf, 126–127
drought conditions and, 114, 126
environmental concerns, 114–115
lawn-alternative ground covers, 124–125
limiting / replacing, 115–116, 119
non-traditional, 119–121, 124–125
scale and proportion, 37, 38, 114, 115
layout
curves in, 46–51, 54–55, 119, 140
design templates, 48–49, 54–55, 60–61, 68–69
extending the garden footprint, 102, 105–106
garden rooms, 45
lawns in, 116
See also style
lemon tree blossoms, 135
lemon verbena, 160
Leonotis menthifolia, 108
Leucophyllum frutescens, 207
level changes in design, 37, 38, 83, 101
Liatris ligulistylis, 145
lily-of-the-Nile, 53, 78, 79, 181
‘Limelight’ licorice plant, 78, 79
‘Little John’ dwarf bottlebrush, 184, 185
‘Little Kiss’ sage, 185
‘Little Zebra’ dwarf zebra grass, 194, 195
Lomandra longifolia
‘Breeze’, 71
Lomandra spp., 31
Lonicera sempervirens, 148
Magnolia × soulangeana spp., 196
maintenance
artificial turf, 127
features requiring, 20–21
hardscape materials, 167–168, 170–171, 174, 175–176
Malus spp., 190
manzanitas, 106
maple trees, 146
meadow blazingstar, 145
Melampodium leucanthum, 192
Melinis nerviglumis, 194
melons, 144
mint, 146
mint family herbs, 94–95
mirror plant, 182
Miscanthus sinensis ‘Little Zebra’, 194
moonlight gardens, 78–79
movement in design, 136–137, 139–140, 142, 194–195
Muhlenbergia capillaris, 194
mulch walkways, 119
Myrtus communis ‘Compacta’, 185
native species, 114, 120–121, 202, 205–206
neonicotinoids, 146
New Zealand flax, 180
night-blooming jasmine, 78, 79, 157
Nolina texana, 142
Ocimum ×citriodorum ‘Pesto Perpetuo’, 95
‘Orange Dream’ Japanese maple, 96, 99
organic designs, 46, 48–49, 51, 54–55, 57
oriental fountain grass, 108, 194, 195
Origanum ‘Kent Beauty’, 95
ornamental cabbage, 198
ornamental crabapple, 190, 191
pansies, 180
party lights, 26
pathways
“disappearing pathways”, 105–106
as hints of more to explore, 39, 105–106, 107
junior, 119
for pets, 33
in side yards, 81
stroll gardens, 116–117
zigzag, 113
patio covers, 69
patios
aesthetic considerations, 46, 49, 51, 58, 164–165
choosing materials, 164–165, 167, 168–171, 174–176
design guidelines, 77
extending existing, 72
L-shaped, 130
mortared vs. dry-laid, 165, 169, 170–171
with separate living areas, 75
‘Paul’s Scarlet’ hawthorn, 190, 191
Pennisetum orientale, 194, 195
Penstemon spp., 145
pepper trees, 146
‘Pesto Perpetuo’ basil, 95
Physocarpus opulifolius ‘Diablo’, 182
pineapple sage, 160
pink jasmine, 27
pink vervain, 109
plant lists
blooms, berries, and scent for winter, 196
double-duty herbs, 94–95
dwarf versions of popular shrubs, 184–185
edible and ornamental, 92
lawn-alternative ground covers, 124
long-blooming summer perennials, 192
moonlight gardens, 78
ornamental grasses, 194
plants to create the illusion of water, 142
plants with colorful foliage, 182
see-through plants, 108
shrubs for blocking sun, 24
spring standouts, 190
Platanus spp., 110
Platinum Beauty mat rush, 182, 183
play spaces, 14, 15, 28–30, 31, 115, 119
Plectranthus amboinicus, 94
Podisus maculiventris, 147
poisonous plants, 29–30
pollinator-attracting plants, 145–148
produce, growing, 91–93
Prunus avium ‘Lapins’, 92
Prunus caroliniana ‘Bright ’N Tight’, 24
Prunus cerasifera ‘Purple Pony’, 190
Purple Emperor butterfly bush, 184, 185
‘Purple Pony’ purple leaf plum, 190, 191
Pyracantha coccinea, 196
rain, protection from, 26
raised beds
for pet play, 33
ranunculus, 180
reed grass, 142, 143, 194, 195
Rhaphiolepis indica, 181
rhododendrons, 96
rocks and boulders, 19–20, 89, 207
Rosa
‘Apple Blossom’, 159
‘Betty Boop’, 186
Flower Carpet ‘Amber’, 186
‘Voodoo’, 67
Rosemary officinalis ‘Roman Beauty’ PP18192, 94
roses
‘Amber’, 186
‘Ambridge Rose’, 159
‘Betty Boop’, 186
Flower Carpet, 186
‘Gertrude Jekyll’, 159
Knock Out, 186
‘Lady Emma Hamilton’, 159
‘Voodoo’ hybrid tea, 67
Rosmarinus officinalis spp., 142
Rubus rolfei, 124
safety
artificial turf, 126
children’s play areas, 29–30
stairs, 83
sages, 21, 78, 79, 94, 95, 146, 161, 185
Salvia apiana, 78
Salvia elegans, 160
Salvia microphylla
‘Hot Lips’, 21
‘Little Kiss’, 185
Salvia officinalis ‘Tricolor’, 94
Sanguisorba menziesii, 108
Sarcococca ruscifolia, 196
scale and proportion
in personal style, 208–209
sculpture / statuary, 90, 129, 208–209, 211
seasonality, 26–27, 96, 99. See also four-season gardens
see-through plants, 108–109
sense of place
defined, 202
native species, 114, 120–121, 202, 205–206
personal meaning, 206–208
regionality, 203–206
sensory elements
attracting wildlife, 137, 140, 144–148
creating the illusion of water, 71, 140, 142–143
importance of, 135–136
sound and movement of water, 19, 136–137, 139–140
See also color
Sequoia sempervirens, 64
shakkei design principle, 132–133
shrubs
dwarf versions, 184–185
evergreen / deciduous design ratio, 181
as foundation plants, 181
pruning, 184
sloped sites, 54–57
soil
berms, 119
holding back with walls, 84–85
soldier beetle, 147
Solenostemon scutellarioides, 192
Sophora secundiflora, 196
Stachys ‘Bello Grigio’, 78
standout plants, 20
starfish, ceramic, 111
star jasmine, 27
style
contemporary, 19, 59, 60–61, 68–69, 85, 86, 151, 174, 175
following a theme, 152–153
formal, 58–59, 64, 164–165, 169
personal / signature, 110, 111, 206–211
“the contractor’s special”, 14
tropical, 152–153
succulents, 110, 150, 205, 207
sun, protection from, 22, 24–25, 40, 77
sun/shade study, 40
‘Sunshine Blue’ blueberry, 92
sweet almond verbena, 160
sweet autumn clematis, 99
sycamore, 110
tall verbena, 107
‘Tequila Sunrise’ mirror plant, 182
Texas mountain laurel, 196, 197
Texas ranger bush, 207
texture in design, 57, 68–69, 71, 94, 96, 151, 179, 181
Thymus praecox ‘Highland Cream’, 94
Thymus serpyllum ‘Elfin’, 124
Thymus spp., 64
Trachelospermum jasminoides, 27
trash receptacles, 62
trees
allelopathic, 110
evergreen, 133
pollinator-attracting, 146
scale and proportion, 36–37, 38, 130
tropical plants, 198, 204, 208
tropical-themed gardens, 152–153
trumpet creeper, 148
trumpet honeysuckle, 148
Vaccinium ‘Sunshine Blue’, 92
variegated reed grass, 194, 195
Verbena bonariensis, 107
Verbena hastata ‘Rosea’, 108
views
incorporating surrounding, 71, 132–133
from multiple perspectives, 39, 61, 64
See also focal points
virgin’s bower, 207
‘Voodoo’ hybrid tea roses, 67
Waldsteinia fragarioides, 124
walls
cinderblock, 86
painted panels, 48, 53, 150, 153
seat, 84–86
of see-through plants, 106–107
veneers, 86
water, illusion of, 71, 140, 142–143
water features
as focal points, 51, 59, 67, 139
placement, 138–140
in play areas, 29
ponds, 137
as a sensory element, 19, 136–137, 139–140
Weigela florida ‘Alexandra’ WINE AND ROSES, 190
Westringia BLUE GEM, 185
wildlife, attracting, 137, 140, 144–148
Wine and Roses weigela, 190, 191
witch alder, 96
wood
composites, 168
containers, 152
decks, 167–168
fences and panels, 86, 102, 150
raised beds, 89
retaining walls, 85–86
tropical hardwoods, 167
Ws, three, 14, 17–21, 22, 26–27, 28–31, 33
yellow wax bells, 57
Zen style, 68–69
zones, hardiness
choosing zone-appropriate plants, 205, 207–208
multi-season superstars, 96, 99
See also plant lists
zoysia, 120