SOME MORE DESIGN IDEAS FROM SMALL URBAN GARDENS

You see a lot on a garden walk. I went on one this past summer and I must say that only one impressed me enough to make a photo. Sad. This was in a very trendy neighborhood with beautiful homes but few had a garden to match. They could well afford to have someone do it but I guess it just wasn't a priority.

The garden below was one of the tiniest I've ever seen but it was tastefully done.

Love the geometric shape of the boxwood and the cool bluestone mulch chips.
The black slate planter with its colorful plantings adds a lot of interest and color.

The Hydrangea vines on the fence will eventually fill up that space and soften the solid boards. It has beautiful white lacecap flowers over a long period.

The simple black fountain is perfect for this spot. The entire garden was hardscaped with a beautiful natural stone and had the appearance of a courtyard. Simple. Understated. Wonderful landscape job. I have no doubt that it was done by a garden designer.