Gateways
Gateways are the physical transition that take us from one space to another space,
to another frame of mind,
to another world . . .
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| Casa Benvenides, Taos, New Mexico |
Gateways from the public space to the private;
Let your needs for security and/or privacy guide your choice of height and density.
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| Village of Rowdat, Afghanistan, 9.26.2011 - photo courtesy Jonathan Hooper, USDA |
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| Classic walled garden: RHS GardenWisley, Surrey, England - photo courtesy Elenor Welshon |
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| The Waring House, Denver Botanic Gardens |
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| Taos, New Mexico |
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| Classic picket fence: Denver, Colorado |
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| design by Jerry Nelson Landscape and Design,Greeley, Colorado |
Gateways that create a sense of place;
Let the culture of your region guide your choice of materials.
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| Adobe and traditional blue trim (to ward off evil spirits): Taos, New Mexico |
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| Wood & flagstone in Denver, Colorado - design by Phase One Landscapes |
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| Asian influenced design: northern California |
Gateways reflect your personal aesthetic;
Let the architecture of your home guide your choice of design.
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| Classical styling for a Georgian home - Denver, Colorado |
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| Custom artwork (23rd Ave Sculpture Studio) for a contemporary home - Denver, Colorado |
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| Simple contemporary styling for a mid-century home - Wheat Ridge, Colorado |
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| Southwestern gateway styling complements home in Denver, Colorado |
Need some help? Click on the tabs above to learn more about my landscape design and coaching services.
Be sure to visit my fellow members of the Garden Designers' Roundtable and our esteemed guests for more on Getting From Here to There:
Debra Prinzing & David Perry: A Fresh Bouquet
Pam Penick : Digging : Austin, TX
Scott Hokunson : Blue Heron Landscapes : Granby, CT
Rebecca Sweet : Gossip In The Garden : Los Altos, CA
Jenny Peterson : J Peterson Garden Design : Austin TX
Susan Cohan : Miss Rumphius’ Rules : Chatham, NJ
Susan Morrison : Blue Planet Garden Blog : East Bay, CA
Lesley Hegarty & Robert Webber : Hegarty Webber Partnership : Bristol, UK
Christina Salwitz : Personal Garden Coach : Renton, WA
ETA: photo from Afghanistan; brother-in-law working as agricultural consultant with USDA.
