A mythological character and an antique fireback lend beauty to a utilitarian drainage pipe. Filtered light lets in just enough morning sun to support the growth of a range of shade-loving plants. Two Japanese maples are part of the understory. Most of the garden is in fairly dry shade. Without irrigation, plants in this garden must be accommodating.
Fragrance is also an important part of the garden's appeal.
A gardenia's scent heralds the summer. Daphne and wintersweet saturate the late winter air. Spring brings the flowers of a 'Mohawk' viburnum, and an empress tree blooms in vanilla-scented violet panicles. Nestled 8 feet below the front garden, this side garden is not only protected, but private as well. Just click SIGN UP and enter your E-mail address.