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Traditional Landscape by Bliss Garden Design Bliss Garden Design SaveEmail Other Japanese maples, such as the red-leafed ‘Bloodgood’, Emperor 1 and coral bark maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’), have an upright growth pattern and typically reach 15 to 25 feet in height. Not all Japanese maples are created equal. My experience has shown that many people purchase upright varieties with the misconception that they will stay under 8 feet in height. A bit of research on the front end will spare you future disappointment.
‘Seiryu’. This cultivar sports chartreuse foliage and is one of the few upright lace-leaf Japanese maples. While many maples with green foliage burn in full sun, Seiryu shines. Tim says that this cultivar, whose name translates as “blue-green dragons,” is one of the fastest growing of all Japanese maples, reaching a height of 20 to 22 feet. This cultivar was introduced by Wada Nursery in 1972 and first found a home in the U.S. at the National Arboretum. Its fall coloration is a brilliant scarlet. FAST GROWING quick results thats great
SaveEmail ‘Sango-kaku’. This widely planted cultivar has a name that translates as “coral tower” and is commonly known as coral bark maple. It is grown primarily for winter interest, as its bark turns a bright red in winter after sporting hues of orange and yellow during the warmer months. Sango-kaku sports light green leaves that turn yellow in autumn. It grows to a height of 18 to 20 feet. Be advised that if planted in shade, this tree may not reach its potential for winter bark coloration.
A washbasin with a contrivance that pours water into it adds the soothing sound of flowing water, but even a washbasin that simply holds water will add depth to the presentation. Selecting a wet place for the washbasin and using plants and objects that convey a sense of wetness can create a scene that brings to mind the lush nature of a mountain village, even in a small plot. And while the tsukubai was originally intended to include stones, there is no need to be dogmatic on this point Note the composition of stone work and plant material
2. Add a water feature. Your garden will not feel like a tranquil retreat if you can hear the sounds of busy streets or highway traffic. Mask the noise of the surrounding city with the soothing sound of running water. Even a small water feature that incorporates a fall, splash, gurgle or trickle can be very effective in distracting a listener from unwanted urban sounds. Additionally, water will attract wild birds and insects to your urban oasis, providing them with a much-needed resource.
CYAN Horticulture SaveEmail Globosum Norway Maple (Acer platanoides 'Globosum') This globular maple (Acer platanoides 'Globosum'), while resembling more a giant lollipop than any Canadian icon, is perfect for smaller spaces. Isolated on a lawn, lined up along a tight driveway or dotted throughout a parterre, it will unmistakably satisfy. USDA zones: 4 to 8 Water requirement: Well-drained to moist soil Light requirement: Full sun Mature size: 16 feet tall and 13 feet wide Seasonal interest: Spring to fall
water flows out at different level could adapt to the stairs flowing to lower receptical and over the side to the pool
water out of the wall at different levels
like the "broken mental delivery system
vessel idea for return
interesting backdrop
good mix of gray tones in pavers
good height above ground
nice living room with fire pit-like the built in design and the decking
nice alternation between board width
here is an example of pavers spaced close together so no gravel needed between could be done with square or rectangle pavers
nice use of pavers but prefer no loose pebbles to drag into the house what could be used to grout them
nice waterfall
nice backdraop to conceal shed
framing of deck with concrete to set it off
shades of grey contrast well with wood stain
clean spillway if it went down to character boulders
nice fire pit area
clean planters no outer lip
example of raised planter in concrete
rectangle pavers with dark pepbles
sunken seating area with planter and fire pit
great melding of natural boulder with poured concrete
could work with boulders and waterfall into pond
another contemp pot idea
nice planters for Succah area or side of garage
nice patio area with precast stones
for pats veggie garden
pavers and large river stone in similar grey tones
nice use of stones
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