“It’s difficult to put every
color and texture you love
into a space and have it look appealing. Stick
with a few that go well together.”
One of Virgnia’s
creations, a mosaic
ball,
above,
perches
atop a salvaged piece
of metal. An Asiatic lily,
above right,
emerges
from a sea of Scotch
moss,
Sedum
‘Angelina’, and
Oxalis
adenophylla.
A pot of
lobelia,
Iresine,
and
creeping Jenny,
right,
mirrors cascading
plants in the garden.
Artistic License
Virginia’s garden is no random
collection of finds. She follows
these principles.
Use what you’ve got
“Look at a spot in your garden that
seems wanting, and imagine using
something you already have to
bring that spot to life.”
Pick your palette
“Select a few colors and textures
that you like and stick with them.
It’s difficult to put a little of
everything you love into one space
and have it look appealing. You’re
better off selecting a few that go
well together.”
Pull people in
“Design your garden so that it
draws visitors in. There are five
island gardens in our yard, and
every island has something special.
Wherever you are, there’s
something to enjoy.” ffl
For buying information seepage 236.
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS MAY
2009 I59
