A barren corner of this church
property was to be transformed into a tribute to a recently passed
parishioner. The church member had a passion for gardening, and that
sentiment was to be conveyed in the completed design. The project and
site presented some challenges, wet soil and dense shade among them,
but also the fact that once completed the garden was going to receive
little attention. Chosen plants had to be carefree, and able
to withstand periods of drought. The design also intended to
communicate the church member's affinity for an informal garden style,
while working with the existing site and structure of the churche's
architecture.
Tall woody shrubs were placed to scale down the large walls,
provide structure during winter, and add a backdrop to the
perennials placed in the garden. The perennials provide most of the
interest during summer. A boxwood hedge reinforces the architecture
of the church and will help transition the garden into the existing
plantings.
