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2 1 A stunning Pearl Crescent butterfly takes pause upon vibrant purple Allium Millennium, which was selected for its lengthy blooming season and because it’s a favorite among pollinators. 2 A regal cast stone planter holds bright reddish-orange Kangaroo Paw and White Vinca, sitting atop one of the poolside columns crafted using Belgard hardscape with a distinctive rough-hewn look, while a lively Little Lime hydrangea is just visible in the background. 3 A plume of Indian Steel grass is illuminated by a ray of afternoon sunlight.
3 4 This view of the backyard oasis shows the brilliant axis created by the master plan, which was designed and implemented by Andrea Wilson Mueller, CPLD of Inside Out Landscape Design. The expansive swimming pool is surrounded by Belgard decking and centered on the garage, which also offers space for pool storage, while the central walkway, arbor and cutout planters lead the eye toward the new driveway and provide a connection between the existing porch and new garage. Plantings visible here include chokeberry, elderberry, Degroot’s Spire arborvitae, catmint, Northwind switchgrass, giant coneflower, Indian Steel grass, Little Bluestem grass, geraniums, Threadleaf bluestar and Pennsylvania sedge, along with a wide variety of herbs in the cutouts, which are easy to access from the kitchen.
16 • July/August 2022 • Kentucky Homes & Gardens
