Chartreuse hostas seem to capture the sun, and are even more distinctive beside purple alliums.
Foliage Colors and Textures
The interplay of greens and reds, as well as a variety of leaf shapes and sizes, creates a captivating scene.
Striking Blue-Green Hostas
Oversized, variegated hostas provide the perfect setting for bronze crane garden art.
Colorful, Shade-Friendly Begonias
Vibrant, robust begonias are the perfect annuals for planting beneath shade trees.
Incorporating Garden Art in Northbrook
A friendly cherub rests among mature green and variegated hostas, and bold giant alliums.
Lighthearted Garden Bench
Stone pavers lead to a shady spot to perch among the trees and tall, pink astilbe.
Landscaping for Shady Areas
A medley of smooth, shade-friendly greens is punctuated by spiky astilbe and goat’s beard.
Northbrook (before 1/8)
Surrounding a beautiful mid-century home, this landscape had great potential, but was suffering from lack of attention. Decades-old hardscape was in decline—the asphalt drive had become unattractive and unsafe, rainwater collected in cracks and low points in the patio, and stone seatwalls were crumbling. Trees and plants had been suffering too, in this especially shady garden with significant drainage issues. It seemed that only the invasive buckthorn was thriving.
Simply put, the landscape didn’t provide the attractive views or inviting backdrop for entertaining that the homeowners desired. Today, however, the landscape impresses from the front entry to the expansive patio and beyond. Colorful new plantings, healthy trees, and the addition of sophisticated stonework and low-voltage lighting set just the right tone for lively gatherings.