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Structure in the GardenThis has been a spring of looking at structure in the garden. Hard scape is easy to recognize. Over the years we laid pavers on some grass paths that the dobies ran to dirt. Then I bordered the paths with found bricks and river rocks. Mixed rocks and bricks lining paver path ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) I had to terrace areas close to the house to keep dirt away from the siding. Railroad ties were inexpensive so we used them and an occasion backseat of the car filled with landscape bricks. Trail ties stacked with assorted bricks ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) Mixed bricks, rocks and ties ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) This year I went all out and had a pallet of landscape bricks delivered for yet another terracing project. ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) Much of my garden structure has been plants. Sword and other evergreen ferns have provided year round interest. When I moved a dozen or more this spring it became evident how much I loved and relied on ferns in my garden. A couple of ferns were replaced with a small section of picket fencing. Picket fence replacing ferns ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) My favorite new structures are in the veggie garden. An added sink, soon to have water hosed in and an old window cold frame surrounded with assorted bricks. Garden sink ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) Cold frame ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden ) This blog entry has been viewed 427 times
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I like the structure Jewell. Your garden has a nice natural look and looks very inviting. Wish I could see the paths in person and stroll through to see all the plants!
I love your garden, everything is so homey looking.
Kay, glad you like the garden and the garden is always open to visitors.
I wish I had been able to let all my picket panels age naturally but we have a picky city...all wood has to be either painted or stained. There is one panel they can't see behind huge Rosemary and Cardoon plants, that never got stained and it looks really good.
My goodness . . . you have been busy! I love it! That veggie sink is wonderful. I have thought seriously about a having a coldframe. Love your pics!
This is a very nice display. I find that your work there is producing a quite charming garden.
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