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Beach garden

comments (1) March 31st, 2010 in blogs

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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In this private garden in Michigan, the property drops off steeply, overlooking the shores of Lake Michigan. Sad that her grandchildren couldn't get to the beach, the homeowner/garden designer decided to bring the beach to them. Pea gravel stands in for sand, while circles of blue beach glass and glass baubles mimic tidal pools. 'Elijah Blue' blue fescue (Festuca glauca 'Elijah Blue', USDA Hardiness Zones 4-8) fills the role of beach grasses.

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arboretum writes: I think this is brilliant and I would really like to see some tufa, medium height open-fountain grasses and 'mini sand dunes' to give it vertical/variety interest. and how about some real pond/puddles to mirror the lake view beyond? Posted: 2:30 pm on March 31st

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Welcome to the Fine Gardening GARDEN PHOTO OF THE DAY blog!

Every weekday we post a new photo of a great garden, a spectacular plant, a stunning plant combination, or any number of other subjects. Think of it as your morning jolt of green.

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