Peachy the Magazine January / February 2014 | Page 41

GARDENS

Winter Brights
WRITTEN BY

Delia McMullen

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In your mind’s eye, is a garden in winter
dormant and dull? Do you see only a
black, white and gray palette bereft of
any pops of color? If so, let’s brighten
up that dreary mental picture.
Winter gardens can be beautiful and
unique places that dazzle with structure
and form. Imagine the stark contrast
of a snow-covered garden path winding through an area of unexpected
color. Picture a tableau of massive
hedges clipped in geometric patterns
set against the winter sky. Envision an
allée of elegantly bare linden trees along
your driveway. Consider a hidden,
hedged garden “room” with surprising
brightness and fragrance.

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