WRITTEN BY Blair Farris Summer is upon us, and gardens across the country are in full bloom. An all-time favorite for designers and garden lovers is the hydrangea. Hydrangeas used to be mostly shade shrubs in old gardens. But with new varieties, there is one for almost every garden setting. They are so versatile—pairing with boxwoods for a more formal look, or with ferns and hostas for a more cottage garden feel. Their palette can include white, blue, green, pink, purple, red, and burgundy. I …
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Deep Roots
WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-Kidd PHOTOGRAPHY BY Jerry Finley (except where noted) GARDEN DESIGN: J. Dabney Peeples Design Associates INSTALLATION: The Collins Group, Inc. You may mistake this article as an interior design feature given the variety of rooms and staging throughout this garden located in Greenville, SC. Designed by Dabney Peeples, the garden hosts a traditional Southern planting palette with English undertones. The clients were looking for large garden rooms that provided …
West End Wonderland
WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-Kidd PHOTOGRAPHY BY Gordon Gregory LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Marcia Fryer ARCHITECT: Ensminger Architecture BUILDER: Dunkum Custom Home Builders Located on iconic Cary Street, the 1960s brick home was completely renovated over a one-and-a-half-year period. The California-inspired ranch has an open floor plan enhanced by an all-glass rear, allowing for an intimate relationship with the outdoor living space and a seamless transition in and out of the home. Landscape …
A Royal Garden for the Queen City
WRITTEN BY Bek Mitchell-Kidd LANDSCAPE DESIGN BY Laurie Durden The Duke Mansion has been home and host to many leaders of the 20th century. Its most famous owner was James Buchanan Duke. His most lasting legacies, including Duke University, Duke Energy and the Duke Endowment, all took shape at the home. Built in 1915 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, The Mansion is operated as a nonprofit with all proceeds being used to preserve and protect the community treasure. Now …
