The area around a building is the very place that says "Welcome" to the visitor or "Relax, you're home" to the occupant. It also contributes to that elusive quality, "curb appeal."
Yet, how often do we see stressed-out shrubs and struggling perennials in this highly visible area? We also see foundation plantings that are so overgrown, the homeowner or landscaper doesn't know where to begin renovation.
Driveways, pathways, sidewalks, building materials, soil problems, storm water runoff, de-icers, building shadows, neighborhood factors, and foot traffic all play a part in the difficulties.
But there is another problem that is little discussed. It has to do with how we see and think about buildings and their relationship to the land. Kathy Connolly offers several surprising insights and a new way of looking at this highly visible part of the home and community landscape. Learn how you can bring out the hidden assets of any property by rethinking foundation gardens.
Sponsored by the Killingworth, CT, garden club at KVFC Firehouse, Route 81, Killingworth. Admission is free. Refreshments will also be served and a special raffle will be held to benefit the Evergreen Garden Club’s activities.