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TOUR GARDEN 6 |
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Garden Design:
Landscaping or use of special effects: The sculptures were done by Connie's father, Bill
Strong (1918-2002), who lived 4 doors north of this property so the
Hudson River has always been home to these sculptures.
Plants: Coral peonies and tree peony are alongside the Dutch barn style garage. Behind the garage is the sculpture titled "Barge Annie" standing among the ornamental grasses. The 75' stone wall in the lower back yard, constructed
from stone left on the property, is lined with bearded iris and
daylilies.
Other information: Octagon design home built in 1988 - original owners. The land was once owned by a mason who left a ton of stones. Harry composts, mulches, chips wood and rototills to make beds for me.
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The
gardens have evolved slowly out of necessity. First as visual barriers
and cutting gardens. Then, through acquisition of more plant material,
the need to expand occurred. Always a work in progress.
The perennial bed left of
the driveway starts with a mix of day lilies, Asiatic and oriental
lilies, and Stella de Oro lilies. Following are peonies, which were
handed down from Connie's mother. A small shade garden and path are
further down.
There
is a shade garden on the southern side of the home and many clematis
vines on the latticework around the base of the house.