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Company: Arcoiris Design Gardening Location: Buckhead Photos courtesy of Arcoiris Design Gardening

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the spring, and in the winter, herbs such as parsley and kale are harvested.

This garden has earned a Distinction Award and Green Star Award from the Georgia Urban Agriculture Council. Only locally grown plants are used.

With the arrival of every spring, more than 150 tulips are planted along with 80 purple and white hyacinths and lilies in rows between the shrubs and the flowerbed, blending the colors into one bright, stunning display. Edible plants such as tomatoes, basil and rosemary are also planted in

n a bed of soil that has been built over the past four years using organic amendments and organic compost, this Buckhead garden of flowers, shrubs, herbs and vegetables brings year-round color and enjoyment to its nature-loving homeowners. With a mixture of perennials and annuals that provide a pink-and-purple palette as well as different textures and fragrances to attract beneficial insects, the landscape features softpink climbing roses against the white fence, then a layer of knockout roses, gardenia daisies and different sizes and shapes of boxwoods. In the flowerbed, upright and cascading pink vincas bloom near pink and purple angelonias, purple queen flowers, pink pentas, purple scavoela, pink wave petunias and hot pink zinnias. These plants blend perfectly with the shasta daisies, strawberry foxgloves and Hawaiian dahlias that fill the spaces between the boxwoods.

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pending time outside is good for you. But not all homeowners have outdoor spaces they enjoy. Now is the time to change that. Outdoor

living spaces are increasingly popular and help

homeowners

experience

nature’s

health benefits. Plus, outdoor improvements add value to your home and make it more enjoyable. Use the following planner to envision your dream landscape and develop a strategy for making it come true.

LANDSCAPING Does your current landscape have: ❍ drainage/erosion issues ❍ dead/diseased plants ❍ overgrown or dated elements ❍ critter problems ❍ steep areas ❍ lack of impact or curb appeal ❍ other problems: _________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Prioritize the following: (1) very important (2) important (3) not important ❍ turfgrass ❍ drought-tolerant plants ❍ native plants ❍ rainwater harvesting ❍ organic gardening ❍ food and habitat for pollinators and birds ❍ deer-resistant ❍ eco-friendly landscape (i.e. reducing water, fertilizers, pesticides and mowing) ❍ curb appeal ❍ other: ____________________________ ____________________

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❍ more than 80%

Do you want a built-in irrigation

❍ Yes

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❍ no

How much time are you willing to

spend maintaining your landscape?

❍ less than 1 hour a week

❍ 1-2 hours a week

❍ 2-4 hours a week

❍ 4-6 hours a week

❍ more than 6 hours a week

Which elements would most help

improve the curb appeal of your

home?

❍ Improved lawn

❍ Flowers

❍ Groundcover

❍ Flowering trees

❍ Hardscape repair

❍ New hardscape

❍ New landscape design

❍ Other_____________________________

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Do you have existing hardscapes

(patio, etc.) that could benefit from

container landscaping?

❍ No

Which water-saving features are best

for your property?

❍ Planting groundcover to reduce water needs

❍ Installing a rain barrel for rainwater capture

❍ Installing a rain garden

❍ Greywater capture

❍ Xeriscaping

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(instead of lawn or hardscapes)?

Company: Garden Wonders Inc. Location: Dunwoody Photos courtesy of Garden Wonders Inc.

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flowers, groundcover or woody plants

The new landscape features a bloodgood Japanese maple tree and a golden globe gingko tree, which are in better scale with the small front yard.

A low hedge of wintergreen Korean boxwood continues in a long curve through all of the planting beds to play off of the formal architectural lines of the home. In the foundation bed, two sapphire skies yucca were added on either side of the picture window, and in front of the boxwoods, very low sedums were added, which will grow into a groundcover carpet. Additional plants in other beds include purple muhly grass, limelight hydrangea, repeat blooming iris, maestro sedum, coreopsis and tricolor St. John’s wort.

Gworek and her fellow landscape designer, Jamie Collins, usually try to preserve at least some existing plants in a landscape, but in this case, they felt it best to remove the tree and all of the shrubs and start over. The local homeowners’ association requires a lawn, so most of the Bermuda grass was kept; however, planting-bed lines were reworked.

fter having lived in this Dunwoody home for about a year, the owners wanted to increase its curb appeal. The home’s architectural lines were completely blocked by a large Bradford pear tree, the shrubs were all the same shade of green with similar textures and some were overgrown, hiding windows that are close to the ground. The homeowners called Susan Gworek of Garden Wonders Inc., whom they had worked with on a previous home, to redesign their small, 42-by-12-foot front yard.

yard do you want landscaped with

Small Front Yard, Big Curb Appeal

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throughout the landscape Which, if any, specific edible plants would you like in your landscape? _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ For a garden, which of the following

❍ Containers Are you aware of any drainage or soil issues that would prevent an in-ground garden? ❍ Yes

❍ No

List the specific plants you are interested in adding to your landscape and those you do not want. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Are you interested in plants with medicinal properties and/or health benefits? ❍ Yes

❍ No

List any health benefits you hope to gain through your landscape. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _________________________________ www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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❍ ornamental edible plants

The beds were shaped so that the turf areas and the water feature became places to rest the eye. Plantings include Japanese anise, purple diamond loropetalum, Natchez crape myrtle, gardenia radicans, Stella D’Oro daylilies, purple homestead verbena and 36 annuals for seasonal color. Now the homeowners have a more enjoyable walk into their home, improved curb appeal and a small gathering place for visitors before entering the home.

❍ fruit trees

Company: J. Linder Design and Consultants Location: Kennesaw Photos courtesy of J. Linder Design and Consultants

❍ herb garden

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❍ vegetable garden

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garden options do you want?

hen the owners of this Kennesaw home contacted J. Linder Design and Consultants to improve their home’s curb appeal, they asked for a bubbling-urn water feature and low-maintenance plants. During the design process, however, the pros at J. Linder realized that the initial grade of the landscape would not support a leveled container to create the homeowners’ desired vision. So they built a small retaining wall, which leveled the grade and allowed more opportunities for visual features in the landscape. The new stone wall was tied into the existing wall, creating a seamless transition from old to new.

Which, if any, of the following edible

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❍ Diversity of space ❍ Relaxation ❍ Kids play area ❍ Structural/site-related ❍ Other: ____________________________ __________________________________

❍ 500 to 1,000 square feet ❍ 1,000 to 1,500 square feet ❍ 1,500 to 2,000 square feet ❍ 2,000 to 5,000 square feet ❍ More than 5,000 square feet

List the primary elements of the existing landscape plan. _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ What are the primary materials used in the existing landscape and/or the exterior of your home? ❍ Natural stone ❍ Brick ❍ Fiber cement siding ❍ Vinyl siding ❍ Cedar shingle siding ❍ Wood clapboard siding ❍ Stucco ❍ Aluminum or steel _____________________________________ _____________________________________ __________________________________ www.atlantahomeimprovement.com

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What is the size of the total area?

The homeowner loves the garden so much, she used it as a venue to host her daughter’s wedding.

❍ Adding a focal point

The garden’s landscape is mostly green, with pockets of color that provide eye-catching focal points. A Japanese maple tree is strategically planted near the center, within view as visitors enter, providing shade and beauty to the area. One of the arbors surrounding the garden has a swing where the homeowner and/or guests can relax and enjoy the view.

❍ Visual appeal

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❍ Entertaining

Company: Outside Landscape Group LLC Location: Alpharetta Photos courtesy of Outside Landscape Group LLC

hardscape?

he owner of this Alpharetta landscape is an avid gardener who likes to entertain. She hired Outside Landscape Group to create a botanical walking garden as part of a larger project, which also included a pool and a water feature. The vision was to pique the interest of a curious observer with a small view of the space, enticing the guest to travel through a portal that leads to a large, well-manicured garden and pathway system.

What is the primary goal of your

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how many people do you expect to be

using the space at one time?

❍ Less than 10

❍ 10 to 20

❍ 20 to 50

❍ 50 to 100

❍ More than 100

What landscape/hardscape ratio is

most desirable?

❍ 10% hardscape, 90% landscape

❍ 20% hardscape, 80% landscape

❍ 30% hardscape, 70% landscape

❍ 40% hardscape, 60% landscape

❍ 50% hardscape, 50% landscape

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❍ 70% hardscape, 30% landscape

❍ 80% hardscape, 20% landscape

❍ 90% hardscape, 10% landscape

Which is closest to your budget?

❍ Less than $5,000

❍ $5,000 to $15,000

❍ $15,000 to $50,000

❍ $50,000 to $100,000

❍ $100,000 to $250,000

❍ $250,000 to $1 million

❍ More than $1 million

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If used for entertaining, approximately

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List materials that you are interested

in using that will complement your

home’s existing aesthetic.

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Company: Living Spaces Home and Landscape Services LLC Location: Acworth Photos courtesy of Living Spaces Home and Landscape Services LLC

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A koi pond and waterfall were installed as a focal point that can be enjoyed year-round from the eat-in kitchen that overlooks the backyard. To build up the grade needed for the waterfall, accent boulders were used, creating space for pockets of plantings that give a more natural look to the water feature and allow for a variety of color and texture. To avoid obstructing the view of the rest of the backyard, low-growing plants were chosen, including heuchera, hostas, purple pixies, sweet flag, creeping Jenny, lamb’s ear, dwarf and black mondo, irises, purple cone flowers and junipers. A firepit was also installed along the back side of the water feature, flanked by two large sitting boulders. The landscape is completed with a raised vegetable garden in a sunny area of the yard, a natural wooded area for composting, wood piles and mulch and a play area with a play set with a large, raised sandbox.

hat began as a level space that was neglected and overshadowed by large pine trees became a family backyard with something for everyone.

The pros at Living Spaces Home and Landscape Services removed the pine trees and graded the yard, creating a clean palette to start from.

Zoysia sod was installed—a good match for the family’s maintenance needs and for the light conditions of the yard. While the lawn provides a nice place for the kids to play, it was tastefully installed so as not to dominate the backyard.

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Which, if any, of these potential trouble spots exist on your property? ❍ Ground slopes toward home ❍ Ground slopes toward neighbor’s property ❍ Steep site

—Kristen Rollins, Living Spaces Home and Landscape Services LLC, Acworth

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(driveways, sidewalks, paths, etc.) that

Choose the proper plant for the space, keeping in mind the mature size when planting. This will eliminate the need for constant pruning to maintain the desired size. Plants that are planted in the wrong location or too close to one another are never going to look their best. Also, shrubs that are not properly pruned can look overgrown and can overwhelm the space.

Are there existing hardscape elements

_____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Prioritize the hardscape features you want to include.

(1) very important (2) important (3) not important ❍ Patio ❍ Paved paths ❍ Retaining walls ❍ Seatwalls ❍ Fire pit ❍ Water features ❍ Lighting systems ❍ Sculptural wall elements ❍ Container garden Are environmentally friendly materials and systems important to you? ❍ Yes

❍ No

Is there anyone in your family with disabilities? ❍ Yes

❍ No

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• When adding color, think of year-round interest; include plants that are cool-season bloomers or provide transitioning color throughout the different seasons.

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• Colorful foliage can add just as much “pop” as flowers, but often lasts all season or longer.

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• Contrast is a great way to accent a plant’s texture and/or color, allowing it to stand out.

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• To keep the eye moving, repeat a color throughout the landscape in several places.

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APRIL: Start your vegetable garden from seeds. Begin by selecting a sunny area (about 4-6 hours of sun daily). Make sure that the area is protected from prevailing winds and that it drains well. Next, determine the size of the garden and whether you want it above ground or at ground level. Then, prepare the soil with organic amendments, organic soil and organic compost. Make a list of the crops you’d like to grow, and buy the seeds based on your eating requirements. At this point, you’re ready to plant! Be sure you allow the correct amount of space between individual plants and in between the rows of specified crops.

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MARCH: Fertilize your shrubs. The new growing season is starting, and plants need to be fed. For acid-loving plants such as azaleas, rhododendrons, camellias, hollies and laurel, use an organic fertilizer, such as organic Holly-tone (brand). For other shrubs, try E.B. Stone organics.

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