Grassless Garden
Surrounded by woods and wetland this garden is in the backyard of a new seasonal home. The intimate space consists of a small flagstone patio with fire pit and mixed planting beds with an emphasis on summer blooming plants when the garden is most used. The request for no ornamental grasses was a chance to create a loose, naturalistic planting that is not based on the common prairie or meadow plant community archetype. With a small stream running just behind the garden the wet woodland edge plant community has a mix of flowering small trees, shrubs and colorful perennials. This garden is maturing and small interventions guide the management program to have a rich mix of plants that attract and sustain birds, butterflies, and many other pollinator species throughout the season.
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Grassless Garden
Wildflowers at the woodland's edge including native Bee balm and Purple coneflower.
Grassless Garden
Sea of purple spires around the patio (Agastache 'Blue Fortune').
Grassless Garden
This is the first year of the garden, it will evolve over time with gentle interventions that guide the balance of the plant community and help maintain diversity.
Grassless Garden
Sourwood, a beautiful tree species that is native to North America.
Grassless Garden
Rich colors enliven the outdoor 'room' and make for an uplifting space that is abuzz with pollinator and bird activity.
Grassless Garden
Exuberant flowering perennials can be unabashedly joyous.
Grassless Garden
Salvia spires in the early summer.
Grassless Garden
Early summer color including Yarrow, Salvia and Arkansas Bluestar with the welcome, spontaneous Pale Corydalis from the topsoil seed bank.
Grassless Garden
A free standing fire pit on the flagstone patio surrounded by lush plantings makes for a safe and beautiful space for relaxing with friends and family.
Grassless Garden
Late summer perennials including Monarda 'Jacob Cline', a favorite of the Ruby-throated hummingbirds which are often seen hovering through this garden.
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