This grotto was built as a terrace/sitting area with found stone and pea gravel. May, 2010. 2 days.
Grotto View 3
Archive for the ‘Seating’ Category
Italian Inspired Grotto
Sunday, July 25th, 2010Merriman Garden-CBS42
Friday, October 30th, 2009
Fire circle
This garden was the setting for a local CBS TV affiliate’s home remodeling show . This garden had many spaces that were distinctly separated by vegetative garden walls. The theme of the fire circle area was Appalachian mountains. The plantings consisted of Hemlocks, rhododendron, ferns, callicarpa, sweetshrub, native groundcovers, and several 100 year old Northern red oaks. The benches are from local quarried sandstone, the firepit and outcrops from local moss rock boulders, and the walkway from local pea gravel/river rock. Springville, Al. (more…)
Welcome to John Russell’s Landscaping Blog
Friday, September 18th, 2009I am excited to be able to offer my customers and friends a landscaping focused blog that will keep you up to date on my most recent projects. Photos will be added shortly with details of each project.
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