Today’s photos are from Emily Berger.
I wanted to share some photos of my Detroit home garden. I’m a professional photographer, so I happen to have some photos of the garden at one of its peaks this summer.
I love the lavender plants (Lavandula × intermedia, Zones 5–9) along this front walk and can imagine them releasing their fragrance as you walk past.
Planters at the door: nasturtiums (Tropaeolum majus, annual) up top, and an urn of white bacopa (Sutera cordata, annual) contrasting with dark sweet potato vine (Ipomoea batatas, Zones 10–11 or as an annual) on the step.
White yarrow (Achillea millefolium, Zones 3–9) is in peak bloom.
Pink yarrow showing off
The numerous small flowers of pink yarrow are beautiful and much loved by pollinators and many beneficial insects.
A lusciously dark red rose glows against the rich greens around it.
The cottage-style plantings complement the historic brick of the house wonderfully.
Stepping-stones lead through to the side yard.
Here’s a closer view of some of the plants around the stepping-stones.
If you want to see more of Emily’s photos, check out her website: eebergerphoto.com
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Comments
In the future when I think of Detroit I shall recall your beautiful brick home and the splendid garden. What a showing you have made, just outstanding. Thanks for showing us a different view of Detroit.
I loved both the white and pink yarrow. I have such difficulty with it, not sure why. I also loved the unusual and quirky stone work against the brick of your house. Coming in from NJ, we also have stereotypes that we continue to try and break. Thanks for giving us such a positive picture of your city....
Charming setting, house and lovely garden. I too have had trouble with yarrow. You have inspired me to try again next summer. Thank you for sharing your garden with us.
Beautiful home and garden!! People who don't know what they're talking about debase Detroit and New Jersey... All places have some problems but Detroit (we lived in Troy, north of Detroit, for 2 years) has been making a comeback in the last several years, overcoming great odds, and most of the state of New Jersey where I lived for a total of 30 years is spectacularly beautiful - it's not called the Garden State for nothing. Thanks for sharing!
I love seeing a garden in context to the house, and yours is fabulous!
What a darling house and garden- especially the way the garden wall and gate is attached directly to the architecture of your house!
Your flower bed are beautiful! I had no idea Yarrow could be so gorgeous and came in white and pink also!
Your photography page is also very professional and artistic!
I love what you've done with your garden!
So delightful Emily! Thank you so much!😊
Beautiful!!! Thanks for including the house. Much better with perspective. Lovely all !!!!
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Beautiful Garden. one of the best that i saw. Thank you for sharing.
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Thank you for sharing this lovely garden.
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