A lot of gardeners find a certain type of plant they like, and then become collectors of that particular plant. Such is the case with man, and his love of Japanese maples.
We tour a large estate garden on the Cumberland Plateau where the homeowner is an enthusiastic do-it-yourselfer.
Painting with plants is how the designer described his approach to this garden plan that has shade and sun in one yard. He continually looked at the space from inside the house to make plant choices and placement decisions.
