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Lush Foundation Planting

Front view — Summer
Front View Garden age: 15 years Kathy Sill CC BY 4.0

Plants in this photo:Plants in this photo

*Ilex cornuta 'Carissa'* Carissa Chinese Holly Carissa Holly Dwarf Chinese Holly

*Liriope muscari* Big Blue Big Blue Lilyturf Big Blue Liriope

*Nandina domestica 'Harbour Dwarf'* Harbour Dwarf Nandina

*Picea glauca 'Conica'* Dwarf Alberta Spruce Dwarf Alberta White Spruce Dwarf White Spruce

Description

This foundation planting flows nicely around the corners of the house. It has a lush but controlled feeling with a variety of textures, heights and plant interest. The planting is rather formal but retains the personal touch of the homeowners. The house was built on old farm land south of Lexington twelve years ago.

The espalier Pyracantha takes work to maintain but is lovely against the south facing wall.