BARTERING FOR SERVICES

For those who may have missed my post last year, I struck up a bargain with my high-fashion hairstylist to exchange services without any money changing hands. She does my hair and I do her garden. This arrangement has been going on for several years and some readers wanted to see the garden I designed for Anita . Here are some photos :

Julian, Anita's son, helps prepare the flagstone path

A blank slate : The "before " photo of the frontyard

The "after " photo with basic structure installed
( annuals are added for seasonal color )
Hydrangea 'Limelight' and 'Ivory Halo' Redtwig dogwood
are some of the shrubs for the shady front.

Anita selected this charming weeping Redbud near the back deck bed

Anita's hubby Paul is very handy and made this bench
A Smoke Bush ( purple leaves) grows on the fence
and provides a spot of color

Paul created the flagstone path to the backyard
and built the beautiful cedar fence

Two beautiful River Birchs flank the garden seat
and provide privacy