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Boxwood & Lavender

This is the perfect low maintenance garden, although the boxwood requires occasional pruning to keep its shape.  The lavender provides some softness against the structured boxwood, planters, and stone.  I wish I could duplicate this look in my own yard (especially now that the snow is gone).







UPDATE:  This lovely garden was designed by Steven Kelvin Gardens.  Click here for the website.



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16 comments:

  1. DeseraeMarch 16, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    SO neat and orderly...wish my flower garden looked like that!
    ~Des

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  2. WindlostMarch 16, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    God, I love boxwood. It dies here in the cold desert.

    Gorgeous. I am nuts about it.

    xo Terri

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  3. Red Door HomeMarch 16, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Two of my favorite plants. As the years have passed I find myself adding more and more boxwoods to my gardens. Just love them and the best thing is all the deer do not!

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  4. LizabethMarch 16, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Boxwood is one plant I haven't put in my garden area but I've always had dreams of starting one of those well manicured designs. The lavender makes a nice contrast with the boxwood..thanks for sharing! Liz

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  5. the gardener's cottageMarch 16, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    hi deborah,

    wow, i really love this. i have both growing here but not in the same location. wish i did though because it makes such a beautiful impact.

    xo
    janet

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  6. kateMarch 17, 2011 at 6:16 AM

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  7. BetsyMarch 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    i have boxwood and now I know what to plant next to them. You have the most beautiful blog, Ilove the seashell mirror you posted earlier. I love to collect seashells. I am getting some good ideas here.
    Thank You,
    Betsy

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  8. Acquired ObjectsMarch 17, 2011 at 3:17 PM

    We still have about a foot of snow left and I can’t wait for it to melt! That garden is gorgeous and you aren’t helping me with my spring fever! I wish I could have as tidy a garden as that one but leaves, pine needles and whatever else Mother Nature tosses in makes it impossible. I do have boxwood everywhere and love them!

    Don’t forget no blogging tomorrow in honor of Japan it’s a BLOGGERS DAY OF SILENCE! MARCH 18TH……

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  9. KarenaMarch 18, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I really love the combination of the lavender(yum) and the boxwoods!

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    Xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  10. The enchanted homeMarch 18, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    So pretty! Love it....and love the combination of the soft wild lavender and the perfectly manicured prettiness of the gorgeous topiary balls..beautifully done.

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  11. Sunday TaylorMarch 18, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    This is lovely, what a great combination. And as you said, looks easy to maintain.

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  12. under spanish mossMarch 19, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    Love the combination of lavender and boxwoods. I have tried to grow lavender several times... with limited success. I am sure I will try again.

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  13. Mona ThompsonMarch 20, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    I am in love with this idea. I have always loved lavender and boxwoods. this design is incredible. thanks so much for sharing. Mona

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  14. debra @ 5th and stateMarch 21, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    perfection deborah, box, lavender and pea gravel, the best of garden mates.
    xo
    debra

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  15. My House, My GardenMarch 22, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    I just love the gravel and boxwood and lavender combined. I am in the process of reworking my back garden and I cannot wait to get some crunchy gravel out there and to edge all of my beds in tiny boxwoods.

    I posted the paint color of my bedroom. In case you missed it, it's BM Edgecomb Gray. Thanks for your sweet comment. Being a new blogger, I appreciate it more than you know.

    xo Vikki

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  16. My Notting HillMarch 27, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    This is stunning! I'm actually working with Debra from 5th and State on redoing the exterior of my home. I see she's seen this link - it will be great to be able to talk about it with her. Thanks for the inspiration!

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