Garden For All Seasons by romanceworks
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Thought you might enjoy seeing my rock garden.
When we moved to the mountains from California, I did everything wrong in my garden. Every tree, bush, and flower I planted got blown away, and what didn't was killed by the snow. And all my green plastic planters cracked. It was a basic disaster. I got very tired of replacing plants every spring, only to see them die in the winter.
So a few weeks ago I decided to re-do everything, and use natural items from the land, like dead tree branches, gnarled trunks, pine and aspen logs, and semi-precious rocks that were on the property covered in dirt. The previous owners made jewelry and collected semi-precious rocks. The land is loaded with them, but most were covered. So we collected them and made them into gardens. We added a bird house theme.
The big log planters in the front of the house have all kinds of bulbs and wildflowers that bloom spring and summer. In the side garden planter I planted poppies and wildflowers that are not yet blooming. But mostly it has gnarled wood, bird houses, and these really neat pine branches that are covered with masses of tiny pine cones. The squirrels and chipmunks love running all over the logs and are really fun to watch.
My mountain landscaping was a lot of work, but it now shows off the rocks that sparkle in the sun and are all kinds of wonderful colors and textures. And the best part is - I finally have a garden for all seasons.
Hope you enjoy.:o)
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Comments (55)
magnus073
Carol all I can say is just like your art this rock garden is simply breathtaking :) It all really does show off your place so perfectly and you truly captured a warm and happy feeling here
npauling
How lovely and natural your garden looks and it has lots of colour too. The rocks look to be lovely colours and you have used them beautifully. I reckon you can be very proud of this garden and like your paintings it is so beautiful.
amota99517
This is so great! Thank you so much for sharing your garden with us. You are truly creative and innovative. Great shots!
dragonmuse
Its charming.. really suits the surroundings.
MirageBay
I'm speechless! What a wonderful place to relax and enjoy nature! You've certainly put a lot of work and thought into your gardens, and it shows. Congratulations on a beautiful work of art!
MissKajunKitty
WOW, Thats some nice landscaping you did there. Looks Really Good !! :)
fruitier
if i had a garden like this i wouldnt need my house, it looks so serene,so inspiring,awesome hun
FrenchKiss
Wow! That was a ton of work and looks fantastic! What a wonderful way to do a garden! I really love this.
vlaaitje
OOOOOOOOOOO Carol, this is real heaven on earth for me...I would love to sit there and watch the birds and squirrels.....and other animals so as mice etc etc etc....of course with my camera near to catch them......I really love this wild garden.....wow, and all the bird houses.....this shows so much from your self......it must be a wonderful concert if the birds start to sing....you are blessed with golden fingers...you show it in your art.....and even more in this garden of joy......a real place to relax......this place I will call it "My little heaven on earth".....
TheAnimaGemini
Looks for me like a place to relax, dream. Beautiful arranged. I like especially,that is has some kind of chaos. Beautiful , but not straight and boring. ( Hope i express my self correct) And the place with Poppies..You have to upload a image from this Poppiefield when they grow. Poppies are my fav. flowers. :))))
leoshades
That is quite impressive...
wabe
I double Linda - wow, what an amount of work. And how lovely it looks. Love it.
adrie
Wow Carol this is the most beautiful garden I ever see my dear friend, You must be very proud of this amount of work on this haevenly beautiful garden place......gorgeous photo collage Carol....love it.
kenwas
That is just so fine and so right! Congrats Carol on creating a very special place!
LivingPixels
Its nice to be able to creat a bit of something special an a place that was formrly inhospitable, your efforts seem that much more rewarding, you've managed to really stamp your own mark in the area blending with your surroundings a real familiar place to call home!! you have done beautifully carol!!!
GBCalls
Many days of labor show here. Excellent result and presentation.
B_PEACOCK
You did a wonderful job on it.VEry beautiful garden Carol
Meglaurel
Carol, your hand in this is as one already pointed out-Brilliant Artwork. Sneak out late at night when the moon is full and snap some images of the work. The beauty of the rocks and birdhouses close up will please you as well. Wonderful; thank you for showing us a little piece of your heaven.
NytsMom
My goodness such a sweet storybook feeling I'm getting from this! The animals around your home are truly blessed to have a very kind person to share this with them. Just as your paintings give me such pleasure and excitement so does your artistic talent come out in your garden.. You are truly a natural artist.. God bless you ad yours always.. Elaine
PIERRE25
Magnifique jardin, qu'il doit y faire bon, superbe!
oiram
wonderfull..
jif3d
Fantastic landscaping job Carol, I know how hard it is, just to look after and maintain, as I live on 3 acres. Good to see you working with the natural vegetation and all the great bird houses, although the there might be a fight for them, by the Fairies and squirrels ! Yep, I think you nailed it ! Thanx for the share. ~Cheers~
fractalartist01
Very creative, with great use of all available space! Back-breaking wotk which is something I am no longer physically able to do...I envy you. :)
Panthia
That is gorgeous!
RodolfoCiminelli
Splendid and fantastic photo series my friend.....!!
Shari123
WOW! Your efforts were well worth it! I love all those bird houses and the blues tie everything together perfectly. I do hope you post an update when all the flowers are in bloom!
jendellas
Beautiful & interesting garden. You spot something new everytime you look.
kansas
I can see you put lots of time and effort into beautifying your yard. Very creative. My compliments.
Cosme..D..Churruca
love it!
Blush
Beautiful rustic setting I would love to sit in that swing with ya Great job you did here sweetie I know your back had to be so sore:( Hugs Susan~