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GOAL: The raised bed in the front yard greets people as they

arrive with an aesthetically pleasing and orderly display of

plants and offers peaceful places to visit.o A small palette of tree and plant types, arranged in interesting

ways, helps to create a sense oforder and simplicity.

o Ornamental grasses, broad-leafperennials, and lavender

colored trees help create the desired aesthetic.

o Bee-attracting, fragrantly flowering plants are minimized.

o Sun/shade, soil drainage, and climate help determine the low

maintenance perennial varieties planted here. P r o j e c t G o a l s

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PRIMARY GOAL:Create an inviting, attractive courtyard andfront yard garden atmosphere

GOAL: The raised bed is accessible to visitors to meander through,

sit down in, and enjoy the surrounding beauty.o Benches, pathways, and a water feature create a contemplative feeling.

o Water is harvested and used for irr igation and beautification.

GOAL: The courtyard is a luscious outdoor entertainment area with

an Asian-feeling.o Asian-esque plants frame the edges of the courtyard.

o A non-flowering, Asian-looking vine spreads along the western fence.

o A fire pit is centrally located with moveable furniture for entertaining.


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E x i s t i n g C o n d i t i o n s

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INTRODUCTION

Dino and Coralei Provenzano built their house on the scenic

outskirts of urban Kingston, NY. At the quiet end of a cul-de-

street, the Provenzano home is situated in a clearing, surroun

by white pines and mixed hardwoods. They regularly enjoy th

backyardsitting by the pool, eating on the deck, and playin

with their dog. They would like to increase their overall use o

the front yard and courtyard.

CLIMATIC FACTORS

The annual average precipitation: 47.48 inches

Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year,

although summers can be dry

Warmest month: July (average max. temperature of 80)

Coldest month: January (average min. temperature of 17)

Hardiness Zone 5 (last frost ~May 4; first frost ~Oct. 7)

Storms and cold winds from the north/northwest

DESIGN DIRECTIONS

Add focal points and increase circulation in front yardand to courtyard to support the Provenzanos in using these

areas more frequently

Use on-site resources in response to site conditions:

+ Consider transplanting smaller white pines on

northern edge of fence, garage, and driveway to

form a wind break

+ Captureroof runoff for irrigation of new

gardens to supplement rain during dry summers

+ Integrate existing boulders into design


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S u n , S h a d e , & S o i l

S p r i n g / F a l l E q u i n o x @ 9 a m , 1 2 , & 3 p m

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S u m m e r S o l s t i c e @ 9 a m , 1 2 , & 3 p m

SOIL TEST RESULTSSoil pH 6.8

+ Desired range; no need to amend soil with sulfur unless plantingericaceous plants in the future such as blueberries, wintergreen, etc.

+ Note: ericaceous varieties are not included in planting planOrganic matter is low

+ For perennials, increase humus content with nished compostLow level of lead

+ Soil is safe for any future planting of vegetablesNew perennial bed preparation in spring + Organic Approach (*recommended*): Apply 1-2 bushels of

composted manure AND 8 lbs rock phosphate per 100 sq f

+ Synthetic Approach: Apply 2 lbs 5-10-10 fertilizer per 100sq ft

Sun/Shade Notes Plantings for courtyard must be shade-tolerant

The driveway is the only area in the front yard that receives a

full day of sun

The existing bed and lawn receive 3-6 hours of sun on

average; plants here must do well with part-sun

Roof tops are ideal for installation of solar panels

or solar hot water


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BREAKFASTTABLE &CHAIRS

RAINBARREL

RAIN

BARREL

STEPPING

STONE OVERSWALE

(typical)

NEW PARKINGAREA

(FITS 2 CARS)

CRUSHED

PEBBLEWALK WAY

BLUESTONEHARDSCAPE

WALKWAY

MULCHED

PATH

VEHICLE

ROCKGARDEN W.

FOUNTAIN &STONE BENCH

ROCKYOVERFLOW

SWALE

(typical)

ABOVEGROUND

FIREPIT

CONTAINERPLANTERS

(mulched w. river

stone)

(typical)

VEHICULAR

MOVEMENT

1 RETAININGWALL

(typical)

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KEY:Patterns of on-site

Circulation & Drainage

FLOW OF

WATER

NEW ARCHWAY

TO GARDEN PATH

(matches exisng arch

into courtyard)

The circular driveway has been removed to create a

cohesive and scenic front yard. A new parking areais introduced, positioned to allow easy loading and

unloading access to the front door. A 5wide unplanted

area makes room for a snow bank. Raised containersof bamboo line the eastern edge of the parking area for

visual screening between the garden and parked cars.

Curvilinear raised beds with 1 tall stone retaining wallshouse Japanese gardens and flank the front walkway, and

a second tier bed extends into the previous parking area,

where a Sun Garden captures the long hours of sunlight

here. A border of ornamental trees and shrubs alongthe western edge create a feeling of enclosure and offer

seasonal interest for a stroll around the garden perimeter.

Rain barrels are placed at gutter downspouts for irrigationduring dry times. Rocky swales absorb overflow from the

barrels, passively irrigate nearby plants, and attractively

delineate edges of the two upper beds.

STONEBENCH

SNOW BANK AREA

FOR PLOW

JapaneseGardens

SunGarden


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SAM

(typical

HAK

HOS

JUN

PIN

ELI

SIL

ART

ANG

JOY

SYR

(typical

BET

(typical

P l a n t i n g P l a n

AURAUR

BAM

BAM

BAM

Rock

PLM

(groundcover)

FES APC FESPLM

PAN

HOSHAK

DOG

(typical)

BOX

EXISTINGTREES

RED

Boulder

Boulder

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BIG & PLM(intermixed

groundcover)

STEPS

Planting Plan Notes All plants are perennials and

are shown here at mature size

Plants have been selected

based on sun/shade patterns,

soil analysis, water requirements,

and hardiness zone

Bee-attracting plants are

not included in the beds, and

flowering shrubs and trees have

been kept to the perimeter of

the garden

All plants require minimal

irrigation, except for the two

sedges (Carex muskingumensis

Oehme and Carex elataAurea),which need medium to

wet conditions and have been

conveniently placed next to rain

barrels and swales

Plant Carex muskingumensis

Oehme in/along rocky swale

(not shown on plan)


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* Resourceful website for boxwood pruning & maintenance:http://pubs.ext.vt.edu/426/426-603/426-603.html

Code

HAK

AUR

CRD

PAN

HOS

JUN

SAM

APC

DOG

SYR

BET

RED

TRM

Qty/Botanical Name

33-Hakonechloa macra33-Carex elata Aurea25-Corydalis cheilanthifolia11-Panicum virgatum Ruby Ribbons11-Hosta Yellow River1-Juniperus horizontalis Wiltonii3-Sambucus racemosa Sutherland Gold10-Artemesia Powis Castle

2-Cornus orida3-Syringa laciniata4-Betula nigra Fox Valley1-Cercis canadensis Hearts of Gold

1-Parthenocissus quinquefolia

Common Name

Japanese hakone grassBowles golden sedgefernleaf corydalispurple switchgrassYellow River hostablue rug junipergolden elderberryPowis Castle artemesia

eastern dogwoodcutleaf lilacFox Valley dwarf river birchhearts of gold redbud

Virginian creeper

Qty/Botanical Name

6-Artemesia schmidtiana Silver Mound7-Pinus mugo Mops24-Festuca glauca Elijah Blue28-Sepervirum tectorum Silverine9-Sedum rupestre Angelina16-Sedum autumn joy

20-Stachys byzantina Big Ears3-Carex muskingumensis Oehme30-Ceratostigma plumbaginoides

4-Buxus sempervirens Graham Blandy

10-Fargesia sp. Jiuzhaigou

Common Name

silvermound artemesiaMops dwarf mugo pineElijah Blue fescueSilverine hens and chicksAngelina stonecropAutumn Joy sedum

Big Ears lambs earsvariegated palm sedgehardy plumbago

Graham Blandy boxwood

Jiuzhaigou bamboo

JAPANESE GARDEN

GROUNDCOVERS

SUN GARDEN

TREE, SHRUB, AND VINE BORDERS

CONTAINER PLANTINGS

Code

ART

PIN

FES

SIL

ANG

JOY

BIG

CAR

PLM

BOX*

BAM

P l a n t i n g S c h e d u l e

DWARF RIVER BIRCHGOLDEN ELDERBERRY

HEARTS OF GOLD RED BUD

HENS AND CHICKS YELLOW RIVER HOSTA ARTEMESIA

POWIS CASTLE

STONECROP

JIUZHAIGOU BAMBOO

PURPLE SWITCH GRASS

BOXWOODPLANTERS

ROCKY SWALE

STONE BENCH


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D e s i g n i n P e r s p e c t i v e

VISUAL SCREEN:

EDGE PLANTING

ASIAN ARCH

ORNAMENTAL BORDER

flowering dogwoods w.plumbago groundcover

bamboo in raised planters

threshold intogarden walk

golden red bud, dwarfbirches, & cutleaf lilac

stone retainin

TERRACED RAISED

fountain, stone bblue rug juniper sp

ROCK GA

OUTDOOR DINING

breakfast table & chairsCOURTYARD ENHANCEMENT

container plantings, vine-covered fence,and raised firepit w. moveable furniture

rain barrel capturirunoff for irr

WATER HARVE

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