In Coronado on May 14, I saw seven gardens and there was a lot to envy. These large homes are way out of my price range but a woman can dream. My favorites here involve a lot of clipped boxwood. This doesn't surprise me.
It is time to add more boxwood to my own garden so I can see it all the time. I love it. I saw several ways to incorporate it.
This treatment around the fountain (below) I especially envied and the flagstone echoing the shape on the ground is a lovely part of the design, with small ground covers filling in between the stones. I want it!
This garden (below) at a mansion near the ocean is said to be inspired by the Alcazar palace garden in Sevilla, Spain and I could definitely see the elements here, including a mosaic tiled fountain, the palms and the colors incorporated into the setting. But, my favorite feature--the small secret garden (in the center of photo) hiding just beyond an open entryway in the back of the
main garden.
Last week, I walked about two miles and saw 14 gardens on the Mission Hills Garden Walk. This garden walk is always worth the effort. Many of these homes featured yards with dought tolerant plants and no grass lawns.
I confess that I am surprised I loved the garden that seemingly had the least amount of plants! On the other hand, it's a week later and I still have the urge to go there and surround those two sofas with large pots of flowers and lots of lavender! After all, it is a garden room... Dream on.
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