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After: View from my Bedroom Window!

shirleybovshow — Thu, 2 Jul 2009 02:35:32 MDT

After: View from my Bedroom Window! - viewfrombedroom.jpg

Big sky views are what I enjoy from the moment I awake. The sun rises behind the columns and I watch the hummingbirds as they buzz from plant to plant! I don't want to get out of bed.

Mini Rose garden

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:34:48 MDT

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I took a cheap mini rose from the market, some topiaried rosemary trees, mini arbor, bench and picket fence and created a miniature rose garden!

My garden attracts wildlife!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:34:37 MDT

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Ever since I put in this hammock, wild life (like teens) have been flocking to our yard!

Stone bench and Firepit

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:34:17 MDT

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Double duty bench and retaining wall. Firepit also serves as sitting bench when the fire is not on!

Succulent Arrangement

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:34:04 MDT

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I don't have time for water thirsty plants. This succulent planter is perfect for my yard.

Double duty stone bench and firepit

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:34:01 MDT

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Since I added a second level to the whole back span of my yard, I needed to put in short retaining walls. I'm a "double duty designer" so this wall is also a built-in bench. Firepit is a family favorite. Smores!

Water lily

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:33:56 MDT

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breathtaking!

Espaliered Clementines

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:33:52 MDT

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Of course you have room for a fruit tree when it is 2 dimensional like this one!

Fruit Tree and Art Vignette

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:33:47 MDT

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The potted grapefruit tree anchors this small garden bed that I punctuated with handmade bocce balls and colored glass mulch. Unexpected...

Alstromeria

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:15:11 MDT

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Coral and Columns

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:53 MDT

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Aged stone columns and fragrant roses

Chaste tree Vitex

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:51 MDT

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Fragrant hummingbird magnet!

Red the color of passion!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:49 MDT

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Yes! I'm passionate about gardening and creating an Eden experience for friends, family and clients.

Bamboo and Willow plant stakes

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:46 MDT

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I found some bamboo stakes laying around, some willow globes that I bought and never used....put them together and I had a creative stake for my veggie garden. Functional art!

Fresh organic vegetables in my garden

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:38 MDT

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Why pay retail?

Blueberries in the midst

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:23 MDT

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See that little bush in the background....it provides lots of blueberries for my family.

Citron Tree

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:16 MDT

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If it's a dwarf tree, I pot it up and place it within the garden bed as a focal point!

Electric Blue Salad Bowl

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:07 MDT

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Don't get excited...it's just a 5 buck colander I repurposed as a "salad bowl planter" Drain holes provided at no extra charge!

White Eggplant

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:13:00 MDT

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Have you ever eaten an albino eggplant? I have.

Edible Shade!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:12:55 MDT

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I'm done with your typical climber. In my garden, chinese red long beans grow up the patio columns providing shade and lunch!

Unexpected art

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:12:46 MDT

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Go get that mosaic you have in your closet and put it out in the garden. I promise it won't die!

Artichoke and mustard

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:12:39 MDT

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I'm a sucker for containers within the garden bed.

Fire and sunshine!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:12:29 MDT

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Believe it or not, Los Angeles gets chilly at night! I don't burn wood....I have a gasburning fireplace and crushed glass.

Shirley's Garden at Night!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:12:25 MDT

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My garden is very dramatic at night!

Pepper tree and Moonlight

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:12:11 MDT

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Actually, it's not the moon that lights this tree at night, but it looks like it!

Poppy time!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:11:58 MDT

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Sunrise over the pond

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:11:49 MDT

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My dog and his chair

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:11:40 MDT

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Whiggy has taken over my favorite sitting area above the waterfalls.

A dog and his lawn

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 21:11:31 MDT

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This small 150 sq ft lawn belongs to my dog.

View of Pepper Tree from Patio

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:09:25 MDT

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This old Pepper tree is the only original plant in this 2 year old garden. The sun comes up from behind the tree and casts a glow on the pond and water garden. Good morning!

New Lower Gardens

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:09:23 MDT

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The area that used to be all lawn and weeds is now a multi level yard. This is the bottom level with a small patch of lawn, bamboo, kangaroo paws, lavender and a place to sit and enjoy the hummingbirds dance.

Potted Citron tree

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:09:19 MDT

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Potted Citron tree - citron.jpg

I like to put my dwarf fruit trees in containers and place them in the garden bed. The pots elevate the plants so that the lower branches don't touch the ground and adds presence to the tree.

Sage, succulents and stone

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 20:09:16 MDT

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Sage, succulents and stone - conditionedredwood.jpg

I selected Mediterranean plants that offered a lot of color throughout the year and accented with boulders and stone.

Bounty from my Garden!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:51:57 MDT

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Eat my Garden! There is food everywhere!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:51:15 MDT

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Before- View from my bedroom window

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:50:38 MDT

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This is a view from my bedroom window. I knew that there had to be a view behind this large and overgrown Brazilian pepper tree

After: Mediterranean Columns Add Sense of Place

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:50:10 MDT

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After: Master Bedroom Spa Retreat!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:39:32 MDT

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After: Side View of New Patio!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:39:13 MDT

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After: New Upper Gardens

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:39:00 MDT

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After: Multi level waterfall and pond

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:38:51 MDT

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This tree stood in the way of my sky view!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:38:31 MDT

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This tree stood in the way of my sky view! - beforebrazillianpeppertree.jpg

Before-Left Side of Yard

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:38:26 MDT

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Before: No Function, No Beauty!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:38:21 MDT

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Before: No Function, No Beauty! - beforemasterbedroompatio.jpg

Before: Side View of Old Patio

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:38:13 MDT

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Before: Concrete Patio No Shade

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:38:09 MDT

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Before: Right side of backyard

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:38:04 MDT

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Before: Wasted Space in Side Yard!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:37:59 MDT

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After: Reclaimed Space For Outdoor Kitchen!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:37:55 MDT

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After: Master Retreat..with Spa!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:37:41 MDT

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After: Master Retreat..with Spa! - larryspa.jpg

My Kitchen Garden

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:37:25 MDT

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After: View from Patio

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:37:18 MDT

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After: Patio Paradise!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:37:06 MDT

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After: Patio Paradise! - patio.jpg

Potted Strawberry Guava tree

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:37:01 MDT

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Potted Strawberry Guava tree - pottedtree.jpg

After: Stairs to the New Upper Gardens

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:36:52 MDT

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After: Built-in Seating/Raised Planter!

shirleybovshow — Wed, 1 Jul 2009 19:36:47 MDT

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