SAVE THE DATE PRO PROJECT
Big, bold color for Sandy Springs estate Project by FlowerWorx flowerworx.net
Bold colors are on display in the pathway to the back yard with border plantings of Serena Blue Angelonia, Lucky Flame Lantana and Profusion Mix Zinnias.
UAC MAGAZINE | SUMMER 2019
This estate property in the heart of Sandy Springs has close to 1500 square feet
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of annual beds throughout its four acres of land. The property was installed with a lush landscape design theme with many varieties of trees, evergreens, conifers and blooming plant material and the homeowner wanted this same kind of unique variety with their seasonal color designs as well. The finished product had to have flower power by designing with spectacular hot colors and big, bold accents that would compliment the existing landscape throughout. The homeowner wanted me to use a variety of bold, hot, colorful plant material that would thrive all summer in full sun and require minimal maintenance since they did not want this additional service. Also, the property was irrigated with drip irrigation only, so I designed with annuals that required comparable sun and
water needs. The combination of Whopper Begonias, Lucky Pot of Gold Lantana and Burgundy Sun Coleus along with Sky Rocket Grass, Persian Palm and Diamond Head Elephant Ears were used in the beds to make a bold statement as you enter the property. The main challenge was to pair plant material that would thrive all season long and require minimal maintenance and water. Adding water retention product to the container installation was necessary for success as well as applying organic deer deterrent in bed areas due to the small population of deer surrounding the home. The end result was a bold and flowerful design which thrived all season, meeting and exceeding the customer’s expectations. Although the customer did not pay for flower maintenance, I did check in occasionally to make sure all was well during the summer season.
