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Seattle may not be known for the exorbitant pitcher’s mound that San Francisco is noted for , but the terrain is no less formidable . Scot Eckley ’s urban garden was no exception : the46 - by-100 - human foot lotwas long and narrow with an spotty gradient , making any sort of landscaping a challenge .
Eckley , a professional landscape room decorator ( Scot Eckley Inc. ) and his wife Devin Fitzpatrick , an interior graphic designer , combined their respective skills to conceptualise a space that would be highly operational , yet comfy and refined . “ I took the advance that my guest for this project was really my wife , ” say Eckley .
Together , Eckley and Fitzpatrick brainstorm a wishing listing for their prop :
Their ultimate goals were to maximize the limited space of their small garden and to produce a peaceful , private refuge away from the urban bustle .
The garden evolved over several years . flying - growing hedging ofx Cupressocyparis leylandii(Leyland cypress ) were installed on three sides to introduce the circle . In front , aPrunus laurocerasus(English laurel ) was pleached , a pruning proficiency that allowsprivacyyet is more loose than a hearty hedge .
In the back , three different levels ofterracingwere constructed and section into garden rooms , each with separate social occasion . footpath with acircuitous flowconnect the room , take a leak the space find larger . PleachedOlea europaea(olive Tree ) andLagerstroemia‘Natchez ’ ( crepe Vinca minor ) were planted between the rooms to help define the spaces . “ We wanted to make distinct destinations , for each area to be an experience in and of itself , ” says Eckley .
Because their lilliputian , thirties Tudor - style menage has limit living space , the garden has become an extension of the hall . Traditional hardscape with warm , well-defined lines and formal plantings complement the home ’s exterior fashion .
cloth , including rusted steel edging , lightsome - colored crushed rock , and bluestone pavers , enliven the garden even on disconsolate winter days . “ I desire the garden to be attractive twelvemonth - pear-shaped , especially during the dark time of year , ” says Eckley . The extra winter landscape comes to life in spring with exuberant layeredplantings choose for leafage , structure , and multi - time of year stake .
The garden was designed to stimulate all senses . A outflow adds the soothingsoundof water , drowning out the haphazardness of a nearby motorway . sweet-scented plant such asgardeniaprovide sweetfragrance . Divergenttexturesof hardscape , framework , and leaf are interesting to the skin senses . Visually pleasing vignettes are discovered around every corner . And the potager — planted with herbs , tomatoes , cucumber , pea plant , and greens — adds brisk gustatory modality to light summertime meals .
The finished landscape offers aspiration and spurs new approximation for Eckley ’s customer . He shares this advice : “ Even if your out-of-door space seems overwhelming , blame just one thing that you most need to change . Something as wide-eyed as an passee urn or a piece of piece of furniture run you in and give you something to love and be proud of . ”
For Eckley and Fitzpatrick , their garden is now an constitutional part of their menage ; a treasured refuge to be love in all time of year .
