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A perfect marriage of plants and hardscape

comments (6) June 9th, 2010 in blogs

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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Randy Bolin and Tom Nelson's front entryway in Oakland, California, is a riot of colors, both in hardscape and plants. The vibrant slate steps are the perfect inspiration for their plant palette full of pinks, yellows, lavenders, oranges, greens, and reds. Pale terracotta pots are the perfect choice to go with the deeper-hued terracotta-colored house. Succulents enjoy the baking this area gets from the sun throughout the day.

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Comments (6)

KariLonning writes: The closeup shot details is one of the most beautiful photos I've seen on the internet. The plant choices, colors and combinations are seductive! Posted: 11:33 am on June 9th

SassyNancy writes: I love the desert tropicals and sempervivum. I cannot use many of these outdoors due to our winter temperatures in Georgia. This, to me, is a Mediterranean Marriage-Made-In-Heaven. Posted: 11:22 am on June 9th

arboretum writes: now, THIS is brilliant- a vignette w/ a painter's sensibility of understanding the need for balance and repetition of colors in the whole picture. YAY you two!
mindy
www.cottonarboretum.com
a teaching website Posted: 10:33 am on June 9th

wittyone writes: This is wonderful. I particularly like the pinky/grey/lavender succulent on the bottom step with the orange of the other plants.

Well done! Posted: 10:14 am on June 9th

greenthumbs2 writes: Everything about this presentation is perfect. The containment of the plants, the color connection to both house and steps beckons one to investigate closer. I love the fact that the selection of plants means little to no messiness of plant debris. What a welcoming entrance. Well done. Posted: 10:11 am on June 9th

joyannie writes: Absolutely beautiful!!!!! Posted: 8:17 am on June 9th

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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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If you think you have a photo that we should share on the Garden Photo of the day, email us. Send hi-res images to mgervais@taunton.com with GPOD in the subject line. We'll only respond if we plan to use your photo.