We had a very gracious young family approach us about installing a small garden to remedy the damage caused to their lawn by chafer beetle intruders. A very familiar story in Vancouver. Ultimately, they didn't have a strong vision for their property. The only priority was to have access to the gas meter for the gas meter attendant. Affordability was a slight concern as well. They likely wouldn't be spending much time their and most of the viewing would be done from their living room window.
They live in a rather charming pale green house with full sun exposure. A bright open walkway was installed. With pavers large enough to provide a small seating area. The pavers were very affordable and led to the gas meter (check 1 and 2 off the list). We obscured the gas meter and the basement window with some moveable planters.
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| spring planter |
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| spring bulb display |
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| spring bulbs |
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| summer |
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| summer planter |
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| summer |
The property was situated on a popular pedestrian street. We created a hedge of burning bush in the front and side of the garden. The hedge is low enough to still provide a neighbourly feeling but high enough to create a snug enclosed garden. We wanted to create a bright, colourful perennial garden for viewing from their window. Blue oat grass, Japanese blood grass, variegated carex grass and copper New Zealand flax were introduced to provide texture and movement throughout the garden. A sea of low growing perennials carpeted the soil like blue lithodora, marmalade coral bells, and dragon's blood sedum. Swales of lavender bordered a pathway and tall iris, purple coneflower, beauty berry and bronze berberis reached above the rest.
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