Planning
With Perennials…The
Introduction - Part One
of Six
The
excitement of a new home
in a new development provides
many new opportunities
for planning a great new
garden. Whether high or
low maintenance; colourful
or monochromatic, it is
important to consider
your soft material (plants)
mix before putting any
shovel to the ground….
Join
me over the upcoming weeks
as I showcase a variety
of perennials; their habits;
colours and uses in the
landscape…
So
You Want To Win A Trillium…
A new home, a new property,
a chance to create a great
new landscape…that
is often the goal of many
new homeowners. Why not
take it up a notch and
consider the thrill of
creating an award winning
property. After all, it
is the 50th Anniversary
of the Trillium Awards
and what better way to
celebrate such a prestigious
event than to build your
way to a beautiful property.
New
homeowners have the perfect
opportunity to get creative
with the blank canvas
that they now call their
home…
Choosing
Outdoor Colour Schemes
For New Homes
You
have just purchased your
new home and want to begin
planning your landscaping.
Or, perhaps you are still
looking for that perfect
new home to purchase.
Whatever your circumstance,
there is one thing to
keep in mind. The colour
scheme – both indoors
and outdoors – is
very important to create
unity within your interior
and exterior décor.
Your landscaping plans
should become part of
the overall consideration
when choosing your colour
scheme…
A landscaping columnist since 2002
in the Saturday
New Homes section, Sherry provides
readers with a wide range of topics
covering both hard and soft materials
and their applications pertaining
to residential landscaping. The
columns offer homeowners some
‘Food for Thought’
ideas to consider when planning
their outdoors.
With
over 150 columns published
- from perennials to tree selections
and fencing to hard surface
considerations - Sherry covers
it all in an entertaining and
informative format, complete
with full colour photos of plants
and projects that she has developed
over the years.
The
LUV formula consists of
three elements –
Layers, Undulations and
Variegation. It is that
simple. Combine these
three elements to create
a feature or overall layout
that is appealing and
functional. It is all
a matter of balance between
various soft materials,
hard materials…
Consider
how layers, undulations
and variegations can be
designed for value and
function in the landscape...
Spring
Into Action
New
homeowners with barren
properties or empty gardens
are generally starved
for colour, flowers or
foliage of any type after
endless months of cold
weather. A winter with
snow cover is often more
welcome than no layer
of white.
From
pots to pedestal urns
and from flower boxes
to hanging baskets, a
little bit of spring will
bring joy to all. A collection
of spring flowers dress
up an entrance, porch
or walkway…
Landscaping
With Sun & Shade
Sun
and shade…two extremes
that have many gardeners
scratching their heads
in frustration, especially
when one property has
both conditions. What
to do? There are methods
to create wonderful landscapes
with the correct plan…
…Whether
your property is subjected
to shade or bright sunlight
there is a solution for
both conditions…A
stroll around your property
should help to determine
the type of conditions
that prevail in front,
back and side yards…
Welcoming
Walkways For Your
New Home
A walkway
doesn’t have to
be just a way to get to
your front door. It can
be the special feature
in your front landscaping.
Or, at the very least,
a warm and welcoming foot
path for family and friends…
Elevations
can make quite a difference
in the finished design
and construction, especially
when several risers are
required. Simple steps
can be designed into the
plan or elaborate landings
can be incorporated for
more punch…Take
the time to consider both
simple and elaborate arrangements
and you will find something
that will suit your needs….
Your
walkway is your path to
the front door and should
be welcoming, warm and
draw your visitors along.
It is an extension of
your porch and entrance.
Make it count. Open the
area up, create interest
and enjoy the experience...
