"formal" yards, pictures, and ideas...
formal organic shell garden
Owner: Jacqueline Obrien Location: belleair beachshell garden with ilex schilling. This areea was grass originally, I added fencing and had my partner build raised block beds to complement the 70s modernist feel of the house. I use vinegar salt and dish liquid for weedkiller. ...
Front yard fantastic
Owner: Olive Grove Location: ElmhurstThis yard goes from ho hum to stunning. A parking space, natural cutstone walls and bluestone walks were added to this front yard. Colorful perennials were added to soften the hard corners of this formal walk. A less formal irregular bluestone sitting area is next to the front door to be able to sit...
Outdoor Sanctuary
Owner: Laskins Location: BartowIt's pleasant to sit, dangling your feet in the koi pond and reading a good magazine. The overhead screens protect the fish and keep the bugs out. The sound of the waterfall is soothing after a hectic day of work. The best part is that the caladiums come up on their own and the garden is in full b...
Mixed Formal/ Native Front Entrance
Owner: Dropseed Design Location: AuroraFull sun. South facing. Mesic Hapludalf. ...
Old World Elegance
Owner: robert s thomas Location: Vineyard Rd., Castro ValleyMy yard is divided into five different "garden rooms" with an overall Arts & Crafts style: A Mediterranean garden, a formal rose garden, a traditional English mixed border, and an Italian garden. There is also an adjacent work area. Throughout the garden are strategically placed garden ornament...
