The lot size is 5,000 sf. You can do a lot if you stay focused on dual purpose in your spaces. Leave enough room for plants so it can obscure the edges of the garden. Go tall on perimeter plantings.
I enjoyed this video throughout... especially the enthusiasm Lisa shows as she talks through... and she is fun to watch too, an amazing story teller I would say...! Loved her talk!!
Very unique garden with unique plants. So many plants I've never seen before coming from Texas, everything is so lush. Very thoughtful placement makes the garden seen large.
❤️! I reside in the SW desert 🌵 🌞 and am in the process of landscaping my backyard. This tour inspires me to dream and plan. Thank you both for sharing your passions. All so beautiful....🌳🌿🌱🍃🌵
It was really neat to hear Lisa talk through her intention behind every part of her garden. I just moved into my first home and I look forward to designing and executing the design of a shade bed outside of my living room window - emphasis on evergreens and foliage. 🥰🌿
Thank you for the presentation of a stunning garden and design hints. Interesting that Lisa mentioned the loquat leaves can be used for tea - I was only aware that the fruit is edible. I'll be raiding my Mum's loquat tree for leaves next time I visit her. Prosanthera cuneata (and many other Prosanthera species) can also be used for tea or a mint substitute. A slight variation on the flavour compared to mints in the Lamiaceae family that most people are used to, but still makes a very refreshing minty drink.
I loved the issue of Garden Gate with this garden highlighted, so it was a real pleasure to hear of the owner/designers's thought processes. I'm in the process of creating a garden and have been struggling with a particular area. The big takeaway for me was the concept of the "heart of the garden". I realized that I just need this area I'm struggling with to reveal itself to me in time as this space is in fact the primary heat of the garden. Many thanks
Sherri, nice interview with lots of great follow up questions. Lisa, your reminders to think about focal points in the garden from the inside of the house were resonating with me. I try to think about that as well as using focal points for the outside flow of the spaces. I like your ratio of evergreen to deciduous, also. I live in New England so we need a lot of winter interest! I loved listening to your ideas, it is clear that you had two artist parents so your art medium of choice is plants. Another great point you made, that I need to remember, is unifying the spaces with long drifts or borders of one plant. It does, indeed, provide a respite for the eye. I truly enjoyed hearing about your beautiful garden, thank you. Do you have any suggestions for homeowners with a passion for garden design but a limited budget? I have 3 kids in college and can't afford a designer so I am often seeking professional advice on formats like this. Are there any resources you can recommend for do-it-yourselfers? Perhaps you have some favorite books or designers to follow. Thanks, Ellen (from Massachusetts)
Living close to Seattle as well, I really enjoyed this episode. Lisa have some design tips I’ve never thought of before that I can apply to my current yard renovation!
She might like the trick that the Florida people do for frost .....wrap the trunks, the flowers and leaves with mini Lights...tends to light the yard and some cheer for the Holidays
@@GardenGateMagazine Do you have other ideas for window wells, especially growing plants in them? I have a very small lot, so maximizing space is important to me. Thank you.
Those manzanita are so beautiful! I’d like to get some for my garden (also in the PNW). Could you tell me any more about them? What variety are they? Are they pruned and shaped to look like that? Did you order them online or find them at a local nursery? Thank you so much
Hi Kim, I like Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Azara microphylla, Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan Sugi', Arbutus unedo 'Compacta', all Taxus or Yew species, Boxwood, Daphne, Chinese Windmill Palms, Loquat, Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'.....there are so many. We are in Zone 8 and 8b in Seattle so be sure to check your zone against these plants to make sure they will survive in your areas.
What is the larger tree (25-30 ft) to the right of your front door/porch? Has greenish reddish rusty colored leaves and light grey trunk bark. I love the shape and color! Thanks for the tour!
What are the twiggy looking shrub trees that straddle the sidewalk going up to the front porch? Also either around to the side or the back there were more. Reminds me of crepe myrtle.
Lisa, a lady that hired me to do yardwork, had rhododendrons. When she trimmed and removed the dead leaves, she left them on the ground . She covered them up with sawdust. Would that work with dead bulb leaves?
Pot Incorporated has limited pots they sell online. The pots on the front porch are a landscape collection that is not sold online. :( Have to use the "contact us for pricing" feature on the product page. :( :(
For my all landscape plants I just lay down fertile, composted mulch, about 2"-3" every year or second year and that gives my plants a good boost. I only use fertilizer in my containers and organic slow release fertilizer on my roses.
Seattle is Zone 8 & Zone 8b. We can grow a lot of plants here including some Genus of palms. I have Trachycarpas fortunei, Chinese Windmill palm and Butia capitata in my garden growing well. Trachycarpas wagnerianus also can grow well here. I think the palms do better when not in exposed in the wind, where their leaves can become tattered.
Trachycarpus fortunei palms thrive in Seattle (and Vancouver and London). They’re a long-time bulletproof plant. So fun when it rains on those big leaves. 🌴
Wow! That seems like a big garden instead of a small one as the title of the video states. It's beautiful. Very interesting.
The back yard is smaller than the images portray but big on plant material!
The lot size is 5,000 sf. You can do a lot if you stay focused on dual purpose in your spaces. Leave enough room for plants so it can obscure the edges of the garden. Go tall on perimeter plantings.
@@lisabauer1727 great advice, thanks!
Got a big kick out of the window wells. Very clever.
Beautiful garden.
We agree. Such a fun surprise!
Love her sense of whimsy. Keeps the viewer smiling. 😊
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I have a small garden love this video
Thanks so much for watching!
This was awesome! Thank you for sharing so much helpful knowledge!!!
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Your garden is so beautiful I can’t believe how beautiful everything looks awesome job putting this together
Thanks for visiting
What a spectacular garden - thank you for sharing. This video was so informative; I need to watch again!
Glad you enjoyed it! thanks for watching.
It’s very inspiring to see others’ gardens. Thank you for sharing!
Our pleasure! Thank you for watching.
This was an excellent and educational garden tour
Our pleasure! We're glad you found it useful
So inspired. What a beautiful garden. I like the slide that labeled all the plants. Wish more were like that
Thank you so much! We will plan on adding more labels in future videos. Thanks for watching.
What an outstanding garden. Loved it even tho I’m in 5B! Thank you for all these gardens you so graciously share with us. Bravo!!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
I enjoyed this video throughout... especially the enthusiasm Lisa shows as she talks through... and she is fun to watch too, an amazing story teller I would say...! Loved her talk!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
Very unique garden with unique plants. So many plants I've never seen before coming from Texas, everything is so lush. Very thoughtful placement makes the garden seen large.
Thanks for visiting and commenting. It's definitely a different plant palette than Texas.
Beautiful garden!
It really is! Thanks for watching
I come back to this garden time and time again. Such good garden talk with so many great details. Thanks so much ladies.
Thanks for watching!
❤️! I reside in the SW desert 🌵 🌞 and am in the process of landscaping my backyard. This tour inspires me to dream and plan. Thank you both for sharing your passions. All so beautiful....🌳🌿🌱🍃🌵
Thanks for watching!
It was really neat to hear Lisa talk through her intention behind every part of her garden. I just moved into my first home and I look forward to designing and executing the design of a shade bed outside of my living room window - emphasis on evergreens and foliage. 🥰🌿
She has such a great eye for design, glad you enjoyed the video!
Absolutely beautiful garden and a beautiful presentation!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and commenting.
What a wonderful show. Lisa Bauer is very talented gardener designer. I thought this was South Carolina for a moment.
Lisa is great. She is so thoughtful in her approach!
Thank you for the presentation of a stunning garden and design hints. Interesting that Lisa mentioned the loquat leaves can be used for tea - I was only aware that the fruit is edible. I'll be raiding my Mum's loquat tree for leaves next time I visit her. Prosanthera cuneata (and many other Prosanthera species) can also be used for tea or a mint substitute. A slight variation on the flavour compared to mints in the Lamiaceae family that most people are used to, but still makes a very refreshing minty drink.
Thank you for watching and commenting.
This was terrific - thank you!
So glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.
Top notch garden for the look she is going for. Nice
It really is. Thanks for watching.
I loved the issue of Garden Gate with this garden highlighted, so it was a real pleasure to hear of the owner/designers's thought processes. I'm in the process of creating a garden and have been struggling with a particular area. The big takeaway for me was the concept of the "heart of the garden". I realized that I just need this area I'm struggling with to reveal itself to me in time as this space is in fact the primary heat of the garden. Many thanks
So glad you found it helpful. Lisa is very thoughtful in her design. Thanks for watching.
Take your time finding a focal point for that area. Sometimes I use a placeholder until I find the perfect meaningful 'thing'.
Incredibly inspiring! ❤
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oh my word, just amazing! i could use a plant list!
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Sherri, nice interview with lots of great follow up questions. Lisa, your reminders to think about focal points in the garden from the inside of the house were resonating with me. I try to think about that as well as using focal points for the outside flow of the spaces. I like your ratio of evergreen to deciduous, also. I live in New England so we need a lot of winter interest! I loved listening to your ideas, it is clear that you had two artist parents so your art medium of choice is plants. Another great point you made, that I need to remember, is unifying the spaces with long drifts or borders of one plant. It does, indeed, provide a respite for the eye. I truly enjoyed hearing about your beautiful garden, thank you. Do you have any suggestions for homeowners with a passion for garden design but a limited budget? I have 3 kids in college and can't afford a designer so I am often seeking professional advice on formats like this. Are there any resources you can recommend for do-it-yourselfers? Perhaps you have some favorite books or designers to follow. Thanks, Ellen (from Massachusetts)
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Living close to Seattle as well, I really enjoyed this episode. Lisa have some design tips I’ve never thought of before that I can apply to my current yard renovation!
So cool! Glad you enjoyed it! Lisa is very thoughtful in her design.
We are so fortunate to have a really big plant palette. I hope you enjoy creating something unique to your needs and taste.
Hello there, new subscriber!! I stumbled across your video by accident and so looking forward to catching up with you 🥰
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This is such a great video!
Thank you so much! Lisa is so thoughtful in her design.
wow your yard is beautiful
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Thank you. Gardens take time and lots of attention, but it is good therapy for me!
Verry nice
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She might like the trick that the Florida people do for frost .....wrap the trunks, the flowers and leaves with mini Lights...tends to light the yard and some cheer for the Holidays
Nice idea!
Interesting ideas for the window well.
Yes, we love it. So creative and fun!
@@GardenGateMagazine Do you have other ideas for window wells, especially growing plants in them? I have a very small lot, so maximizing space is important to me. Thank you.
It would be nice for you to pan the entire space instead of having the picture remain relatively static. Enjoy the tour though
Thanks for watching and your comments are noted.
I'm assuming these were shots from the magazine feature?
@@josephinebrevig8748 All of them may not have been in the article. We shoot so many when we visit a garden. This is one way we can share more.
Those manzanita are so beautiful! I’d like to get some for my garden (also in the PNW). Could you tell me any more about them? What variety are they? Are they pruned and shaped to look like that? Did you order them online or find them at a local nursery? Thank you so much
Nice ideas!
Glad you like them! Thanks for watching and commenting.
@@GardenGateMagazine Yes because I have small yard too. Mine is a very compact garden which I'll show later also😊
love your videos!! but can you please turn your volume controls up ?
Noted. Thanks for watching and commenting!
I would love to know what some of your favourite evergreen trees and shrubs are to use in a landscape, Lisa.
Hi Kim, I like Magnolia grandiflora 'Little Gem' Azara microphylla, Cryptomeria japonica 'Sekkan Sugi', Arbutus unedo 'Compacta', all Taxus or Yew species, Boxwood, Daphne, Chinese Windmill Palms, Loquat, Pinus strobus 'Blue Shag'.....there are so many. We are in Zone 8 and 8b in Seattle so be sure to check your zone against these plants to make sure they will survive in your areas.
@@lisabauer1727 a little late to say thank you, but thank you for the great suggestions. I’m in the same one.
What is the larger tree (25-30 ft) to the right of your front door/porch? Has greenish reddish rusty colored leaves and light grey trunk bark. I love the shape and color! Thanks for the tour!
That is an Acer palmatum 'Shojo Namura', a Japanese Maple. Vase shaped and good for a small garden.
Thanks Lisa!
What are the twiggy looking shrub trees that straddle the sidewalk going up to the front porch? Also either around to the side or the back there were more. Reminds me of crepe myrtle.
They do look like crepe myrtle but these are ‘Howard McMinn’ manzanita
@@GardenGateMagazine Thank you so much. Can those grow in zone 6.
@@debrawilson3791 They are listed zone 7-9
Lisa, a lady that hired me to do yardwork, had rhododendrons. When she trimmed and removed the dead leaves, she left them on the ground . She covered them up with sawdust. Would that work with dead bulb leaves?
Yes, you can compost in place. A lot of people also use chopped leaves in the fall. Just mow your leaves and add to your beds as mulch.
@@GardenGateMagazine Yes, you should leave the dead bulb leaves on until they turn pale and fall off. This sends the energy back into the bulb.
Beautiful but how do you manage a water restiction?
Good video's
Thank you for watching.
Do you have any shots of her father's mural?
Pot Incorporated has limited pots they sell online. The pots on the front porch are a landscape collection that is not sold online. :( Have to use the "contact us for pricing" feature on the product page. :( :(
Thanks for the update.
They may be able to let you know where you can get them at a retail outlet in your area.
what's the name of the big blue conifer in the front entrance ?
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what do you fertilize your english boxwoods with thankyou
For my all landscape plants I just lay down fertile, composted mulch, about 2"-3" every year or second year and that gives my plants a good boost. I only use fertilizer in my containers and organic slow release fertilizer on my roses.
Was the video mixed up with one about a small yard?
Square footage wise, it is a small suburban lot. Lisa packs a lot in!
How can Palm trees grow in Seattle
There are only a few types to do grow there.
Seattle is Zone 8 & Zone 8b. We can grow a lot of plants here including some Genus of palms. I have Trachycarpas fortunei, Chinese Windmill palm and Butia capitata in my garden growing well. Trachycarpas wagnerianus also can grow well here. I think the palms do better when not in exposed in the wind, where their leaves can become tattered.
Trachycarpus fortunei palms thrive in Seattle (and Vancouver and London). They’re a long-time bulletproof plant. So fun when it rains on those big leaves. 🌴
A lot of palm trees in residential landscaping in the Seattle area.
How is this a "small" yard? Y'all need to define what small is. If y'all got room for a patio, fountain, deck, water feature etc, lets be real.
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Not at all useful when the garden is in fact massive.
Thanks for watching. Lisa's lot size is a small to medium sized urban residential lot. She does a lot with her space.