Hi GPODers!
We’ve watched a lot of gardens evolve over the years, and one that continues to grow and transform beyond the expectations of its limited footprint is that of Jen Titilah in Snoqualmie, Washington (check out her previous two submissions: Jen’s Garden in Washington and A Lot of Garden in a Small Space). Jen’s garden is small, but she sees no limit in its space and manages to squeeze more and more marvelous plants into the landscape—all without making the landscape feel messy or out of control. Today’s update showcases its latest iteration, filled to the brim but layered with style.
I’ve posted here before and am sending the attached photos of my garden taken today. I’ve been gardening in Snoqualmie, Washington, for 20 years on this small property. However, my trees are young and will eventually grow taller. The hydrangeas are in full bloom! We’ve jammed over a thousand plants into this garden. Enjoy!
Regards,
Jen Titilah
Speak of the devil! Yesterday we admired the gorgeous blooms of Gwen’s ‘Samantha’ lilies (check those out here, if you missed it), which I mentioned are the double version of these infamous Stargazer lilies (Lilium ‘Stargazer’, Zones 4–8) that Jen is showcasing today. It’s easy to understand why this vibrant flower is so renowned and why plant breeders would want to expand on it.
As Jen mentioned, she is working with limited space, but she absolutely makes the most of it. This seating area is absolutely surrounded by a gorgeous collection of container plants, and she wisely goes vertical to squeeze in a few more plantings along with a trellis that doubles as garden art.
A view of the opposite side of this small patio, and a brief look at the layers upon layers of fantastic foliage in this compact landscape: Jen utilizes containers wisely to add height to her designs while her younger trees are still maturing.
Even a covered porch is an opportunity for more plants. Rich, shade-loving greenery adds lots of style to this space, with a glorious fern that leaves a little room for sitting.
When your outdoor space is limited, a front yard is no place for an untouched lawn. Jen again showcases her ability to create layers of beauty, while diverse evergreens and colorful foliage allow for low-maintenance interest.
Mind the plants on your entrance! Jen’s entryway is spilling with wonderful foliage, flowers, and berries of a beautiful St. John’s wort (Hypericum × inodorum, Zones 6–9). Two stoic Stonehenge® yew (Taxus × media ‘SMNTHDC’, Zones 4–7) added that needed height while remaining nice and compact.
One final view of Jen’s stunning front yard! What a feast for the eyes that everyone in the neighborhood can enjoy.
Thank you so much for sharing your small but oh-so-mighty garden with us, Jen! It is incredible the number of plants that you fit into your space while maintaining a level of cohesion and design appeal that prevents it from looking chaotic. Anyone who thinks they don’t have enough space needs to think again.
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