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The Growing Season, Nov 2, 2024 - Being Stylish: Courtyard Gardens
Season 5 Episode 44
Inspired by a recent job, The Growing Season dives into the ins and outs of "Courtyard Gardens."
What exactly is a Courtyard Garden? What is the difference between a courtyard and a patio? Are there similarities?
The history of the courtyard its highlighted and Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland dive into their experiences with such spaces.
What plants are appropriate OR on-style for courtyard locations. With sun and shade being considerations the trio dive into recommendations.
With the garden being surrounded by walls how do you deal with the heat emanating from vertical barriers?
Hardsape materials come into focus. Are there drawbacks to specific paving materials. Matt talks about paving design.
The impact of a small amount of grass becomes a topic of conversation.
Accent plants and unique trees creates moments of gush in The McFarlands.
Espaliers and courtyards have become synonymous. Haven't heard of an espalier? Lets change that.
Vines, vines and more vines... Walls = vines!
Courtyard furniture selection and patio size are highlights.
Tune in.
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