LUIS BRENS
Great Landscapes & Outdoor Living
WINSTON FLOWERS GARDEN DESIGN One garden at a time, Winston Flowers Garden Design department is greening up the urban landscape. Designing and installing courtyard gardens, roof deck landscapes and green walls, Winston’s Garden Design department specializes in organic and sustainable urban gardening. Using native materials, they combine texture, pattern and color to create rich and inviting spaces. With every project, they consider the microclimate of the area and the client’s style to choose the best plants and positioning for long-term success. Asked to create a roof deck garden (pictured above) for a concept home to showcase top trends in urban living, Winston created a two-level terrace garden for the FP3 penthouse in South Boston. The bottom terrace was completely comprised of edible plants—fruiting trees, herbs, even a rooftop vegetable garden. The second terrace was a low maintenance, low water use 180
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xeriscape garden. The entire installation was completed organically, using compost and other natural means, with no synthetic fertilizer or pesticides. Green walls are another exciting new development. They are vertical plant systems made of aluminum and stainless steel panels with irrigation and fertilization systems built in for easy care. These offer a whole new dimension to the typical horizontal garden, whether creating a new wind break wall or wrapping an existing facade. Winston creates green walls for exterior applications such as rooftop decks and as interior focal points for lobbies and offices. They are one of the first in Massachusetts to become certified installers.
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KATE KENNEN Creative Director Kate Kennen incorporates at least one productive element into every project for a greater benefit on the urban ecosystem, such as low water use or increase in habitat. She brings an educated focus to sustainable landscapes with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell and a Master’s from Harvard in Landscape Architecture.
Winston Flowers Garden Design and Installation Boston, MA 02118 (800) 457-4901 www.winstonflowers.com gardendesign@winstonflowers.com