relating to architecture
project description:
In order to compliment this home’s traditional appearance, a formal garden approach was applied to the front yard. The symmetrical spirals create a formal feeling but stay true to a natural scene. To contrast the harsh angles of the roof line, softer rounder forms were used in the planting materials. Bird feeders add height to compliment the peaked roofs. The plants selected are intended to attract wildlife like birds and butterflies. Careful attention was used when selecting plants for the different seasons. The color scheme, a primary triad muted with purple, is realized throughout the year. In spring, the California Lilac adds a nice blue. The Juniper adds yellow color year round and the Bergenia is an evergreen perennial which has bright red flowers in the spring and an abundance of red in the fall. During summertime, the Hydrangeas and Lavender have blue blooms while the Smoketree gives off great red plumes in summer and scarlet red foliage in the fall. The Sedum blooms red from mid-summer to autumn. Although the Holly is an evergreen, it too has red in the fall from the berries. The Yuletide Camellia has beautiful red with yellow flowers in winter through the beginning of spring. Since the house is a soft blue-grey, blue compliments the blossoming Camellias in winter as well as the other evergreens and plants throughout the year.
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third year work
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M e d i u m : C o l o r e d P e n c i l o n W h i t e B o n d P a p e r, C o m p l e t e d t h i r d y e a r