Garden rooms

When we first saw our house, the backyard seemed huge and never-ending. And absolutely captivating. I loved it instantly! I still do. The magic seems to be that there are 'rooms' and separate spaces in the garden that lend it so much depth and charm....and in each one you have the chance to lend it a singular feel and enjoy the result (or try again!).

The Hammock Corner - located under the huge magnolia tree and flanked by Camelia Lane and the tulip magnolia. Always shaded and cool here. Makes for excellent napping.


Bird Bath Central - just in front of Itchy - the guest cottage. Surrounded by a white dogwood, pink jasmine and a white oakleaf hydrangea. More than birds, squirrels frequent the bath.


Snowdrop Alley - from Hammock Corner leading up to Itchy; running just behind the tulip magnolia and aforementioned BBC! This year the dogwood is glorious and so white...the ornamental guava has small white flowers and this other hedge whose name I never recall has white feathery spires..and to boot, the white azaelea is blooming too....too bad that the hydrangea doesn't flower for a few more months. This is the first year this walkway looks so enchanting.