The trend towards going green is now extending to thumbs. Hardy succulents, which stow water in their stems and leaves, thrive in a shallow birdbath perch. Pebbles — to hold a lot more moisture in the soil — add to the desert-landscape appear. The quite shuttered doors major onto the garden at the French nation residence of textiles designer Susan Deliss have been painted bright white. They look clean and fresh nestled amongst green foliage and vines that climb the walls of the property.

Rounded and sword-shaped foliage populate this Pennsylania garden , adding interest to the front-yard border even when little is blooming. “The iris leaves act like exclamation points,” the owner says. Helen Fraser and Non Morris, founders of garden-design company, Fraser & Morris , haven’t let space restrictions quit them from building an abundantly green and wonderfully lush garden, total with a stunning fig tree. Think significant, … READ MORE