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As an addendum to the last post, these photos illustrate that all is not as it may seem. Although the angles of house and hedge are reflected from the street view, the hedge actually meanders and mingles with the Miscanthus sinensis 'Gracillimus' giving it a different effect when viewed along the length of the south wall.
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Architecture and Garden Design can and should go hand in hand. Inspiration between house and garden may or may not be obvious but can enhance the overall design. The identical photographs above attempt to illustrate this connection. The architect is Dutch and therefore I attempted a Dutch connection by using planting materials commonly seen in Holland. The inverted angle in the beech hedge purposefully reflects the roof line. The hedging on the roof also extends the architectural line, completing a composition that meshes house and garden. The fact that this is the south face of the building makes it an extremely hot area in high summer.
 Of all the skills that I acquired from my grandfather, I should have focussed on mushrooms which was one of his specialities. The specimen featured above was beautiful to look at, but will require research to identify.
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DouglasHas lived in Budapest for many years. He loves the climate and the gardens that flourish there. He has travelled extensively in North America, Europe and Asia in search for gardens of inspiration. Archives
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