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A Beautiful White Hydrangea Fence Line on a Coastal HomeThey say that good fences make for good neighbors. Gorgeous white hydrangea fences, however, likely make for envious neighbors. The shear abundance of poofy white and green blooms shown here is sure to have even the kindest of nearby residents feeling positively green with envy.The hydrangea is a pretty common landscape plant. They tend to put on showy displays of large blooms from early spring well into fall. While some hydrangeas stay relatively small, the the vast majority of others become more shrub like. There is, however, beautiful variety of hydrangea that grows as a vine that can get up to 100 feet tall. The type of hydrangea shown here is loved in landscape design, because it is vibrant and somewhat hardy. A single plant can put on an amazing display. The plant, however, does go dormant in the winter. During that time they tend to leave multiple woody stalks sticking from the ground. For those looking for a green looking fences year round, this may not be the plant for them.  #hydrangea #shrub #landscape #plants #whiteflowers #fences #livingfence

Framing a Space With Lattice WorkNestled against the Blue Ridge Mountains of Asheville, North Carolina is the grand Biltmore Estate. This amazing property is known for its glorious informal and formal gardens. It is here that horticultural experts, and hobby gardeners alike, take infinite delight in the beautiful bounty that nature provides.One, however, does not have to be railroad tycoon to find inspiration in the magnificent gardens of the Biltmore. Simple structures, like the above lattice work window, are easily incorporated into smaller gardens. Even though the structure is uncomplicated it is still incredibly dramatic. The open oval center creates the illusion that one is peering through a window. The lattice work  generates the perception of a wall. Even though one can see through the lattice, and open oval, it conveys to the viewer that they are inside looking out. #lattice #oval #woodwork #garden #gardendesign #Biltmore #landscape #hardscape  

The Imposing and Grand Highland Mailboxes of Philip Metal Works Looking to bring a little of the Scottish Highlands into your landscape design? Philips Metal Works of Montgomery, Alabama is hand forging stately mailboxes for enchanted manors in the USA. These handcrafted works of art are made to order. Each one carefully created for for the discerning Lord or Lady.The handsome iron scroll work and stately mailboxes are affixed to towering and sturdy cedar beams. Cedar wood is prized for its strength and ability to withstand the elements. A decorative iron boot attaches to the bottom of the cedar beam. This provides an additional decorative element, but is practical as well. The bottom of the post this way is raised out of the ground and is better protected from the elements. These substantial mailboxes are sure to add a bit of magic and mystery to any cottage. Image: Philips Metal Works#mailbox #highland #exteriordesign #homedesign #landscape #ironworks #metalworks

Trained Lemon Trees at the Casa Angelina Hotel on the Amalfi Coast Create an Inspiring Outdoor LookPhotographs of dream vacation destinations are wonderful for inspiring one's life back home. Images of elegant patio of the Casa Angelina Hotel on the Amalfi Coast is no exception. This stunning property showcases more than just a beautiful location. The deck area highlights how the right incorporation of natural elements can create a stunning impact in a small space. This Casa Angelina patio area uses a very simple color pallet of white, yellow, green, and natural wood. The white deck chairs and simple natural wood tables effortlessly blend into the space. The slatted decking is practical and simple. The stars of the show, however, are the gorgeous and healthy trained lemon trees. The lemon trees at the Casa Angelina are tied to a structure to encourage their branches to grow outwards. The effect is to create a living patio cover that provides shade and a magical place to pass the time. Training trees and vines into the shape of a shade structure is a wonderful and simple way to add impact and drama to any space. Lemons may not be a viable option for every climate, but a similar look can be achieved with other types of trees and vines. The biggest cost of this type of landscape is really the investment in time. #amalficoast #lemontrees #landscape #patio #architecture #italy #hotels

When Two Plants Become One: Creating Garden Architectural Pieces With Natural ElementsAdding archways to spaces is an elegant way to define an opening. They draw a person in, but do so in a way that does not feel confining. Their curved structure can, therefore, instantly elevate an ordinary space into an extraordinary one.Famed designer Richard Shapiro is known for his interior and exterior work. Here, in his own garden, he demonstrates how adding unexpected archways can magnify the beauty of an outdoor space. He has simply trained two elegant shrubs into a sort of topiary archway. Visually the two plants now appear as one. The result is the creation of living architectural piece.  The sizeable opening between the glittering green leaves of this archway gives the illusion of a magical doorway. Though there are no true solid walls, the area beyond feels secluded and private. One feels drawn to the fantasy that just beyond is a separate wondrous space. #exteriordesign #garden #topiary #archway #architecture #naturalelements #yard #landscape 

The Bee Bole Wall: Hardscape with a Historical PurposeModernly, most hardscapes consists of patios, rocks, retaining walls, and fountains. The landscape of a property tends mostly to be designed with aesthetics in mind. Traditionally, however, there was a more practical approach to the hardscape. There was a specific reason for the incorporation of specific structures in the space.The beautiful stone and brick wall, seen above, looks like the perfect place to house candles or lanterns. That, however, was not the original intention of this type of wall. This replica wall, found at the Stockton Bury Gardens in the UK, is actually a bee bole wall. It was built to remind people how bees were once kept on properties. Bee Bole Walls may have long since fallen out of favor, but one can still see the architectural beauty in their rustic and practical nature. The creation of an outdoor garden wall, with a series of little nooks, still has its place in modern hardscape. Bee Bole structures may no longer be the preferred way of bee keeping, but they certainly can still be a treasured and fanciful way of adding interest to an outdoor space.    #beebolewall #bees #beekeeping #Britain #landscape #hardscape #unusualspaces  

Beautiful Outdoor Patio Cover Complete With Living RoofThis charming outdoor kitchen patio cover is located in Germany. The patio cover itself has a simple open box shape. The living roof, however, takes this uncomplicated structure from ordinary to spectacular.  This gorgeous living patio cover doesn't sacrifice beauty for practicality. It provides shelter from the elements. More importantly, however, it also provides a benefit to the environment in which it is erected. This visually intriguing structure is planted with variety of plants that attract beneficial pollinators. Outdoor shelters don't have to be simple and practical boxy eyesores. Nor do they need to be grand to be wonderful. By taking a clean shape and transforming it into a living element of the outdoors the style is also elevated.  #livingroof #outdoorliving #outdoorkitchen #patiocover #garden #landscape