Urban Oasis using Natural Elements

We tour the backyard of a landscape designer and find cohesiveness in the repetition of color and plant choices. There’s gathering spots accented with great natural elements and salvaged items that are up-cycled into outdoor furniture and garden accents..

Plants Featured in this Clip

Pinus thunbergii (Japanese Black Pine) 'Thunderhead'
Equisetum hyemale (Rough horsetail)

Gardener Extras

  1. Evergreens tend to be a long-term investment. Placing them correctly in the landscape is essential for maximum impact and their visibility.

Gardener Notes

Segment featured Matt Holden of Mad Landscapes

Julie Berbiglia

Julie is Metro Water Services’ Education Specialist. She is happiest when mucking about in the soil. She revels in community gardening projects, frugal gardening practices, organic growing methods, and clever solutions to landscape challenges

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