Stony Point Area- Let’s Spruce Up a Steep Bank
This was a challenging project. The clients’ goals were to prevent erosion on this steep bank, while giving it evergreen in the winter and long lasting blooms in the warmer seasons. Low maintenance and low water needs of course also fit into the design.
Before
We used about 20 small boulders to serve two purposes; namely holding the soil in place and creating a garden feature.
We “planted” the boulders and plants; then pinned down straw matting around the plants and stone to hold the dirt when a heavy downpour hit. The straw matting eventually disintegrates but until then, it holds the bank until roots are established. We also left any old tree stumps that we could on the bank to hold the soil as much as possible.
After
Plantings include 3 crape myrtles, abelia, plum yews and the low growing spring blooming phlox.
Quite a change don’t you think?
North Side Off Brook Road- We Do Brick Driveways
This old brick driveway skirt had broken and sunken bricks lay at odd angles. It had collapsed in some places over the years from heavy use. Both clients (because they share this driveway) wanted it pretty and useful without losing any of the old charm of the original drive.
Before
Voila! After the project both clients said the work was better than some work inside the house!
After
Christie lives in Manakin Sabot , Virginia where she manages a 3 acre garden. Her blogs are written from her 35 years as a personal and professional gardener.
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