The Salinas garden is predominantly a shade garden, with beautiful mature Red and White Pine, Oaks, Maples, Wild Cherry, Dogwood, Beech, and others. The Salinas home appears to rise from the middle of the “woods” as the gardens have been beautifully designed to complement the home and take advantage of the mature conifer forest and lakeside setting.
Paths with moss-covered natural stepping stones weave throughout the garden, revealing small, intimate seating areas for relaxation or contemplation. Simple, yet elegant, water features add beauty and peaceful sounds to the garden’s calming atmosphere.
Many foliage plants are in evidence in this “shaded oasis,” including Hostas, Brunnera, Ferns, Heuchera and Pulmonaria.
For Hosta lovers and collectors, most of the American Hosta Growers Association's “Hosta of the Year” can be found in the Salinas garden. For your convenience, most of the plants are labeled.
There has been special attention given to plant placement in an effort to maintain the natural feel of the garden, allowing for form without formality.
Paths with moss-covered natural stepping stones weave throughout the garden, revealing small, intimate seating areas for relaxation or contemplation. Simple, yet elegant, water features add beauty and peaceful sounds to the garden’s calming atmosphere.
Many foliage plants are in evidence in this “shaded oasis,” including Hostas, Brunnera, Ferns, Heuchera and Pulmonaria.
For Hosta lovers and collectors, most of the American Hosta Growers Association's “Hosta of the Year” can be found in the Salinas garden. For your convenience, most of the plants are labeled.
There has been special attention given to plant placement in an effort to maintain the natural feel of the garden, allowing for form without formality.
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