This 2021 Project began with Beth, an existing wonderful Palo Alto client, inviting me to discuss their expansive corner planting area.
“The once ugly, uninspiring corner planting beds have now become a destination spot for neighborhood walkers, who often stop and comment on the joy they get by walking by. And people driving by will often pull over to say how much they love the flowers. One guy even told me how lovely the garden was and he said he never ever notices flowers!”
~Beth
This centrally located intersection to a main thoroughfare a block away was a concern because of the corner lot visibility issue for cars making a turn driving in either direction. The Quince tree bloomed annually for just a short time and was originally planted by the prior home owners decades ago. Keeping it maintained to a height of 4’ maximum, dictated for safety reasons, was still obstructing and limiting the visibility of oncoming traffic at this busy intersection.
The existing roses planted in the same space as the Quince were a perfect backdrop to the new perennials and annuals planted to paint this corner with flowers. The project also included expanding the beautification to both corner areas in coordination with several other planting areas already seasonally updated on the property. With the Redwood Tree as a focal point and Roses, Daphnes, Iris, Azaleas, Fuchsias, Hydrangeas and Camilias highlighting the planting beds the addition of color, including around the driveway and side entrance, transformed the entire space.
Painting With Flowers Is Adding Beauty to Benefit Homeowners & Neighbors!
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