Susan Morrison, proprietor and principal designer at Artistic Exteriors Panorama Design, has created a whole lot of gardens in California’s East Bay space. Her designs incorporate snug outside rooms into landscapes of all sizes, from hillside estates to postage-stamp entrance yards.
Susan’s house backyard options thoughtfully organized areas for stress-free and entertaining enfolded in an clever, water-wise plant palette. Focus vegetation in key areas draw the attention by the panorama, inviting guests to discover. On this episode, Susan describes her thought course of for siting point of interest vegetation, and shares among the eye-catching cultivars she makes use of most frequently.
Susan’s favourite point of interest vegetation embody:
‘Sango Kaku’ coral bark maple (Acer palmatum ‘Sango Kaku’, Zones 5–9)
Zebra grass (Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’, Zones 7–8)
‘Shiny Star’ yucca (Yucca gloriosa ‘Shiny Star’, Zones 7–11)
Whale’s tongue agave (Agave ‘Ovatifolia’, Zones 7–9)
Photographs from Susan’s house backyard:
An expandable outside desk is an inviting spot for entertaining.
Inserting a pot fountain close to a seating space supplies stress-free ambient sound in addition to visible curiosity.
A colourful backdrop attracts the viewer’s eye deep into the backyard.
Planning patios, paths, and circulation areas on paper will enable you to work out one of the best options on your house.
Discovering a spot for her favourite lounge chairs was a prime precedence for Susan.
Whale’s tongue agave is planted close to to a path, so its stunning shade and texture might be absolutely appreciated.
Birds having fun with a meal on the feeder are one other enjoyable point of interest in Susan’s backyard.
