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A multipurpose wall with wow-factor

Michelle Gervais, Associate Editor

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This stunning metal wall in Laura Crockett's garden in Hillsboro, Oregon, serves several purposes. It serves as a backdrop for dramatic plantings on the public side, creating strong color contrasts with the silvery plants against it. It also seves as a privacy screen for her exterior bedroom door, which, interestingly, is on the front of the house. The lit fountain set within the wall serves as a source of soothing sound and a bewitching nightlight when the sun goes down. Stay tuned for more photos from this garden tomorrow.

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Comments (7)

boards writes: It would be sooo nice to have these plants identified. This is stunning!!
Our climate in Western North Carolina is much like Oregon's - a rainforest when we're not having a drought!
gigi Posted: 8:24 pm on August 24th

pattyspencer writes: That is just beautiful! Posted: 11:35 am on August 24th

bamboomary writes: Laura really knows how to create a scene! I have heard and seen her talking about her garden. There is a lot more drama to come. Great stuff Michelle. Posted: 10:42 am on August 24th

sheilaschultz writes: Drop dead gorgeous... Posted: 10:26 am on August 24th

rwotzak writes: Wonderful! I like how there's so much going on in this one detail. I would love to see the entire garden some day. I need to add more details like this to our garden! Posted: 8:35 am on August 24th

Deanneart writes: Fabulous! Posted: 6:34 am on August 24th

Winki writes: Wow, I have seen photos of this fountain before and just love it! What I want to know is Laura willing to share the construction details? I would so love to build one! Posted: 5:11 am on August 24th

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