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Resistance To Challenges: Wind

5 gardens

A Sampling of Shade Gardens

Torch Lily in full bloom.

A shaded patio garden incorporating stone walls and rocks.

A shade garden at with a wall seat.

A shaded planting. The knee-high amsonia has pale blue flowers.

A large shade tree underplanted with sedges and heucheras.

Coastal Garden - Tropical

plants growing in a low ditch.

Simple foundation planting

large clumps of grasses and aroid (Colocasia) in low depression.

plants growing in a low ditch.

Juniper Level Botanic Garden: Parking Lot Berms

Berms planted with Agave, Cacti, Salvia, Baptisia, and Phlox

Agave and cacti

Salvaged concrete sidewalks used for bordering the beds.

Parking Lot Berms in Spring

Parking Lot Berms in Spring

Spike of pale pink Penstemon (Beardtongue)

Pond and Stream

Water lilies in bloom

Lush foliage and flowers invite birds and butterflies

Iris add great color to the pond

Stream view looking toward pond

Snow captures wonderful textures

Retaining Wall Garden

plants spilling over a brick retaining wall.

plants spilling over a brick retaining wall.

plants spilling over a brick retaining wall.

Lake Wall Garden

Lake Wall Garden

Lake Wall Garden