Every gardener is faced with the challenge of hiding the utilities and we were no exception. This site was transformed from one of the least attractive spaces at the Botanical Gardens to one of the most beautiful and intimate. Although this is a small area, it packs a lot into the space. Trees give the garden a feeling of enclosure and the decorative fence completes the illusion. The massive green boulders from Canada tie everything together and the curved bench is the crowning touch.
Look for special, almost hidden, spaces within this garden. Large native sun-loving plants thrive in one spot while nearby are small hostas tucked into a little pocket. The non-invasive honeysuckle vines add fragrance and screening.
The Urban Pocket Garden is at the Matthaei Botanical Gardens site.
The Urban Pocket Garden is a creative work by John Stevens of Runciman's, and is one of the Gardenscapes funded by the Ford Motor Company. The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust donated labeling. Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum needs private support and provides donors with many giving opportunities and recognition. For more details, please contact the Development Office at 1-734-615-9475.
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