IN T H E G A R D EN
outdoors
G
reating an ou tdo or liv in g
space isn’t alw ays sim ple.
B u t fo r Jane G reen, it w as
black and w h ite . W h e n she
and h e r husband, Frank,
renovated the landscape o f
th e ir C in cin n a ti-a re a hom e,
th e y bypassed the sh o w y and w e n t fo r sub-
dued, e sche w ing b rig h t bloom s and v iv id
colors fo r m ore m uted tones. I t ’s the rig h t
effect fo r F ra n k ’s m editation practice and
Jane’s dow ntim e, as she cu rls in a ch a ir w ith a
d rin k and surveys h e r garden h a n diw ork.
T h e couple first b u ilt a w h ite -fe n ce d terrace
at one side o f the house, stocking it w ith cushy
fu rn itu re and an elegant ro se -co vere d arch.
SEEING GREEN Jane and Frank Green’s home,
right,
is surrounded
with predominantly green plantings, accented by white and
pastel blooms. A bluestone terrace,
above,
repeats the scheme.
The muted palette creates a soothing atmosphere.
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JUNE 2009 BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS
