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Incorporating Art in The Garden

Feb, 2013
by Andrea Nilsen Morse
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This past September I attended the APLD annual conference in California, where we had the opportunity to tour a wide variety of gardens in the San Francisco area and Napa Valley. 
The following residential garden was a wonderful example of how to use art in the landscape.  The home belongs to a retired couple, who are avid art collectors, and have created a garden to display their (often whimsical) art collection.  
What I love about this garden is that it is deeply personal;  and it truly represents the couple and their passion for outdoor art.  It wasn’t a highly “designed” garden, but rather a place to wander about until you happened upon a new treasure.  The garden plantings focused on ornamental grasses, which provided a stunning backdrop to a variety of art.  
A metal cauldron from India, turned into a water feature – artist not identified
A sculpture tucked into ornamental grasses – by Mavis McClure
Iron shoe casts used as pathway edging
“Sunbathers” relaxing on the back lawn – by Mavis McClure
Totem set amongst beautiful backlit grasses – by Ken Hepburn

A trio of ceramic poles provide color and a fun vertical element – by Sally Russell
“Ciclista” greets visitors at the door – by Venezuelan artist Eleanora Tuegues

Decorating an outdoor space is much like decorating an indoor room;  incorporating treasured items, that are meaningful to you, adds depth and interest and makes a space feel truly personal.

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