Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Boxwood Bliss

While envisioning a design for my back yard, I always found myself drawn back to images of Boxwood gardens.  The rounded; spiral, boxed, or swirled shrub,  spoke to me in volumes of  class, glamour & of course elegance. 

As long as I can remember my dad has had an affinity for gardening. I remember on the weekends he'd be out in the backyard, pruning, planting & precisely trimming his array of plants & bonsai. He's so good at it. 

Maintaining these bushes definitely takes a certain amount of talent & restraint; & that I've always admired.

Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
    Vézac, France

Les Jardins de Marqueyssac
    Vézac, France 




Even when used in more modern spaces, the bush adds a touch of softness while still being perfectly trimmed.

Kelly Hoppen

Luciano Giubbilei

3 comments:

  1. I'm blissful over boxwood too!
    Great post, love the images:)

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  2. those are perfect! sooo gorgeous. my father in-law is a landscaper too and he is just so good at it! he knows exactly how to mix and match plants and flowers. i wish i knew that kind of stuff. instead i just have little cacti everywhere! haha!

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  3. So, so beautiful! Oh to have a garden...

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