South Side "garden room"
The south side garden includes an old drive right next to the house flanked by an overgrown boxwood hedge (on the left). The fountain pump and filters can be seen at the end right next to the new brick stairs. Existing The owners and I discussed refurbishing the boxwood hedge. (It's about a 5-year process but boxes are notoriously tolerant of severe pruning). Tall Hedge This next image shows the boxes renovated into a tall privacy hedge on the left. I propose that it be pruned to match the height of the trim on the house wall. This maintains the symmetry of Greek temples. This creates a garden room adjacent to the entertainment area at the back (photo right). Shrubs and a bench hide the pumps and create a focal point. A bed of pea gravel fills the space. Tall privacy hedge Medium Hedge This next image is the same as the previous just a bit shorter. This allows a bit more light, a chance to see over the hedge when standing, but privacy when seated. Shorter privacy hedge Short Hedge...
