Some wise gardener once said something like “a great garden is the result of 99% perspiration and 1% inspiration”. This notion holds very true. There is something very satisfying about doing a days work – the amalgam of the high of physical activity with the sense of progress made. Equally well, spending a chunk of time looking for ideas is rewarding – sometimes it can be reading, sometimes a serendipitous day out.
Looking North up “The High Line”
A mid morning,late October walk down the High Line in New York City provided a lovely day out with quite a few ideas to consider.
The High Line is known for its grass planting so did not disappoint.
AndAllen has a smattering of grasses but the latest High Line walk cemented the idea that more grasses would be a good investment.
pink Muhly at AndAllen
white Muhly at AndAllen
first grass planting at AndAllen
The next thing that struck me on the High Line walk was the wonderful contrast of deciduous autumn color with evergreens – definitely will help shape next years Spring planting design.
Coincidentally, the winter edition of The Irish Garden has a great article on evergreens.The Irish climate is very different to that in Georgia but nonetheless plenty of ideas to consider.
New England Aster
Understandably, there is a temptation to focus on leaf color but fall flowering perennials also give a great effect. This aster does very nicely in Georgia and will be a nice foil against grasses and deciduous shrubs.
Perfection!
Walking the High Line with friends is great fun.Lots of chit chat and laughs but with half an eye on the planting – a special day out!
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