Monday, May 16, 2005

Patio with fire pit-plan view conceptual.


This fast conceptual shows approx. 600 sq. ft. of patio space, a firepit, and a fairly large arbor. The arbor will be at two heights. The side running parallel to the house will be higher than the perpendicular side. If this proposal flies, I will probably put together a planting plan that emphasizes the summer months here in Ohio. Posted by Hello

Friday, May 13, 2005

What the sam hill . . . . . .?


I'm not sure but I think some from of Alien life is about to attack this pond in Ohio Posted by Hello

A closer look


Yep, I was right, upon further inspection aliens are attacking this pond. Unless, hmmm, has some form of bacteria sprung up from the pond bottom and created this monster. Maybe a return to the 50's, I'm just not sure. Posted by Hello

Monday, May 09, 2005

Malus rosseau


Secrest Arboretum in Wooster Ohio has the largest collection of Ornamental Crabapples in the world. This one: Malus rosseau is one of my favorites. Planted in 1954 the color on this tree is just outstanding, and the fragrance will just about knock you over. Truly a gorgeous tree. Secrest is a great place, for research, study, and the ultimate form of how trees and shrubs reach their ultimate sizes and shapes. After a visit here it is easy to see why I shake my head so often at how close plant material is shoved up next to a house. Secrest is definitely worth the visit. Posted by Hello