Beautification
Garden of the Month
1517 El Campo
Leonardo do Vinci said "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" and 1517 El Campo beautifully exemplifies the concept. This garden aligns with the home's contemporary architecture resulting in a sophisticated design.

From the driveway, concrete step pads with crushed gavel in the joints lead guest to the home's entrance. Lining this walkway is a flowerbed with France Mason Dwarf Abelia, White Autumn Sage, and Berkely Sedge. This particular Abelia has a compact growth habit and is ideal for border plants or a low hedge. Berkely Sedge is a hardy perennial and can tolerate full sun to full shade. It is often used for errosion control, along pathways, and near pools. With its long blooming period, Autumn Sage is a source of food for hummingbirds and butterflies. Sage burning has its roots in Native Amerian tradition. Some people burn sage in their homes to cleanse the space of negative energy, to generate wisdom and clarity, and to promote healing.

As the walkway continues, one encounters a mass planting of Berkely Sedge. Planting en masse significantly impacts the landscape by creating a visually striking unified appearance. This technique enhances color, texture, and harmony within the garden. The walkway progress alongside a four foot concrete wall. The wall divides the public garden to a more seculuded courtyard. On either side of the wall there is a en masse planting of Dwarf Hameln ornamental grass, adding texture and movement to the garden. Dwarf Hameln has white bottlebrush-shaped flowers blooms in the summer and last into fall. Its pale green leaves turn golden brown in the fall and transforms to light bedge in the winter.

Four Sweet Gum trees are located in each corner of the courtyard. Decidious Sweet Gums are low maintenance and wildlife-friendly. In the autumn these trees show off as their leaves turn fiery shades of red, orange, yellow, and purple. Within the courtyard is a delightful niche showcasing a Coral Bark Japanese Maple. This small tree has brilliant red coral bark on its young branches. It is surrounded by Everillo Japanese Sedge. Furthermore, winds chimes in this space provide a soothing and relaxing soundtrack. An additional bonus are windows in the niche. This tranquil view brings the garden to the indoors.


The homeowners wish to credit Aimee Daniels, Landscape Architect, with the garden design and Trent Cantrell with Red Sun Landscaping for the installation. This garden is packed with wonderful ideas that even the "do-it-yourselfers" (like me) can incorporate in our own gardens.
Thank you for making Casa Linda Estates beautiful...one garden at a time.