Tuesday, February 21, 2017

The Contemporary Garden

Located on Overlook Drive is a sophisticated, contemporary garden that was on display in The Lakes & Hills 2016 Garden tour. 

It's sleek design has a lot of beautiful spaces in which to relax and enjoy the garden.

Soft, gurgling water flowing from a fountain in the private backyard is conducive to the relaxed nature of this garden.

Simple plantings of foliage mostly dominate this garden and complement the serene feel.

Unheard of in this area of central Florida is a banyan tree. The size of this banyan makes it obvious that it has survived many a winter with freezes - some severe. It must have the perfect micro-climate to survive for so long in our zone 9B region.

Beneath this Banyan tree is a meditation area. And, what a perfect place to establish a serenity garden. It's as if this old soul of a tree, along with the Buddha will speak to your heart.

One of the Banyan roots has grown right through the center of this Staghorn fern, adding an anchor that will ensure its stability. 

 Plantings of bromeliads are a perfect addition to this contemporary and serene garden.

Every area is designed with the idea that 'less is more.' Simple, peaceful and relaxing.


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