The sheared cedar trees and hollies are designed to be anchors along the winding path that meanders through the expanded garden. (Photo: Southern Botanical)
DETAILS: If everything is bigger in Texas, then that for sure includes the landscaping.
Take for example Southern Botanical’s North Dallas Residence project, a large operation that started with a landscape installation at this newly built home and has only grown and evolved since 2011 through continuous maintenance.
Bringing the client’s vision to life and maintaining the intent of the original landscape design were two important goals, but a freeze a few years ago caused a significant dent in that plan. A large portion of the landscape was killed, meaning replacing plants and improving the design.
Due to supply and demand issues, replanting vegetation such as azaleas, Pyracantha, Elaeagnus and Abelia wasn’t easy. Other parts of the property also received a face lift, such as the color beds and garden.
So, with life restored and the original design upgraded, maintenance nowadays sees weekly garden service, weekly boxwood and yaupon globe pruning during the growing season, mowing, annual turf aeration, tree pruning and more.
Water features play a crucial role in the aesthetic of the landscape, and pockets of perennials throughout the gardens can create a safe haven for pollinators. (Photo: Southern Botanical)
The Raven Statue was recently installed, requiring a special solution and cloth to avoid scratching and discoloration during weekly cleaning. (Photo: Southern Botanical)
After the Texas freeze that killed a large portion of the landscape, Southern Botanical worked with the client to replant and upgrade while still maintaining the integrity of the original design. (Photo: Southern Botanical)
More depth was recently added to the seasonal color beds to bring the client’s vision of a cheerful, welcoming environment at the home’s entrance to life. (Photo: Southern Botanical)
The greenhouse is important for the landscape as an interior fountain controls humidity levels and freeze-sensitive plants like sago palms are moved inside during the winter months. (Photo: Southern Botanical)
Japanese maples are the client’s favorite tree, so one was added amongst the newly designed and planted bed to achieve additional height. (Photo: Southern Botanical)
The wisteria covered gazebo is carefully maintained to avoid wood damage. Blooming can be enjoyed in the spring from the upper terrace and the sitting area in the gazebo. (Photo: Southern Botanical)
