More important, paths. PATH GIRL created a beautiful garden but the paths weren't 'done'. A roundabout, below, radiates paths.
Gravel to the rescue. PATH GIRL shoveled her own. Edging garden beds with stone found on-site & fallen tree limbs. Not quite finished yet. Yes, dearies, part of the design, use what's at hand.
An alcove of path with an antique marble bench &, while sitting on the bench, a pineapple, symbol of welcome, at your feet.
And the pre-built potting shed, Magnolia Hall, is steeped in gravel too.
Up to its side, adding a new sitting area.
Many weeks of shoveling then an invitation to lunch.
Crabcakes & conversation. Hours of connection.
Crabcakes & conversation. Hours of connection.
In the dining room a 2nd, smaller, table for games, reading or dining with a view.
Vanishing Threshold views, above & below.
* Paint Colors for deck furniture: Behr Ultra Exterior Satin [primer & paint all in one] at Home Depot. Antique Red UL 170, Native Soil 179-22 [taupe].
* Edge gravel path, with stone or brick, closer to the house.
* Edge gravel path with fallen tree limbs farther away from the house.
* Transitioning edging materials creates another layer of interest.
* Paint Colors for deck furniture: Behr Ultra Exterior Satin [primer & paint all in one] at Home Depot. Antique Red UL 170, Native Soil 179-22 [taupe].
* Powder Coating of wrought iron table/chairs: http://www.millerpowdercoating.com/. 4251 Wayside Ct. #B, Lilburn, GA, 770-931-1505.
* Rug for deck, not shown, http://www.rugsusa.com/
* Shot pea gravel: Atlanta Landscape Materials, 5996 Buford Hwy., Doraville, GA 770-936-8462
* Lantern, not shown, http://www.nadeauimports.com/, Buckhead Store.
* PATH GIRL had the shot pea gravel delivered to her driveway. It took her several weeks to shovel from the pile to a wheelbarrow then dump into place. A neighbor, seeing her shovel, offered help. With a smile of appreciation she happily declined. Enjoying her gardening too much to let others in on her fun. Remember PATH GIRL, born 1935, is DIY.
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Garden & Be Well, XO Tara