Photo credit: Baltimore Sun/Gene Sweeney
The landscape plan for the restoration of the Eutaw Place median gardens in Baltimore City was designed by Carlo VanGrieken, who is an active member of the Bolton Hill Garden Club, which executed the restoration.
In the center bed, a blend of colors and textures are used that compliment the other blocks in the median but stand out from the rest. Hardy plants that grow well in an urban environment are used. For example, red Knockout roses are used in other blocks. While Knockout roses were also the choice for this block, white and yellow were chosen, which are less commonly used.
The roses are complimented with crimson bayberry to add a touch of dark red. Perennial salvia was added for a touch of purple/green, and juniper bush were installed for texture – and the fact that it will eventually grow over the sides of the garden wall and will add a backdrop for the black-eyed Susans. Complimenting the black-eyed Susans is faux holly.
Surrounding the fence is a mix of green and variegated lariope. In addition, daffodil bulbs and lily of the valley were planted to add color during the early spring. All of this is complimented with annuals – this year blue and purple Wave petunias were used.
Plants selected for the end beds are predominantly shade varieties. A variety of hosta (green and variegated) and shrubs that would compliment the pinwheel patterns of the design were installed, with the urn being the focal point.
The urns are surrounded with a lime green variegated shade grass. Autumn and Christmas ferns were added for visual stimulation. The remainder of the beds are planted with pachysandra for green foliage with texture. Daffodils are also installed in these beds and vodka begonias are planted in the summer for a touch of color.
The urns are planted with multiple annuals including ferns, coleus, sweet potato vines, and impatiens.
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Photo credit: Baltimore Sun/Gene Sweeney