WELCOME TO PATRICIA'S GARDEN

June 7, 2017

Patricia is a master gardener in her own right, evidenced in her beautiful southern garden. She is also a creative painter and stylist--design comes naturally to her. Her home, inside and out, is filled with creative touches. One of my favorite interior pieces is the stool that she fashioned from old leather belts. She wove different colored belts together to form the seat on an old wooden stool. Everywhere my eyes light in her home, there is something to inspire and delight.
Patricia definitely needs little advice to create a comfortable, interesting home. She has that mastered. In my opinion, she has also mastered garden design, with the same innovation and whimsy. Her garden is a favorite that has been featured on local garden tours.
When she asks for my advice, I oblige. I know what she is seeking: new eyes, a different angle, a stimulating idea from which her thoughts will flow. Recently, I was invited.
"I want you to come look at an area of my garden and give me some ideas."
It took a couple of weeks before our schedules matched. Once I arrived, I started pondering and was curious about her thoughts. There was an area at the front entrance that challenged her. She wanted something low maintenance and attractive. Attractive features and views rule her garden.
I think she knew I was shifting my thoughts to, "What would Patricia want?" when, she posed the perfect question, "What would you do if this were your garden?" That question turned me loose. With that release, I suggested a garden gate. It's what I would do if this were my garden. The gate would give an attractive view approaching the front entrance and, at the same time, block the view beyond the gate, so that area could stay natural and low maintenance. This idea was all Patricia needed from me: a fresh look with new eyes. The result is something we both would love to have in our gardens.
Since grass doesn't grow under Patricia's feet, she now has a new garden gate gracing her entrance. I'm happy Patricia is happy with the idea and her new gate.
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