Name: Lori
Location: Prospect Heights, B'klyn
Size: 21' x 11'
Favorite Resource: Brooklyn Terminal for annuals, Bamboo Bob in Morristown, NJ
Pitch:
"When we first looked at our duplex in early 2004, the patio sold us. It was a blank brick canvas. I knew I wanted bamboo to soften the cement wall and add privacy to chain link fence above it. I searched the internet and found Bamboo Bob at Idigbamboo.com. He is such a character! I drove out to Morristown and purchased two large clumps of Yellow Stripe, which is an evergreen, can grow to 35 feet in height and can withstand temperatures of 10 below...." [more below]
I lifted some pavers on the patio and mixed top soil and manure with the existing sand that was underneath the brick. I put in a special plastic barrier to keep the tenacious bamboo contained. Two years later and new growth has filled the planter. Our bedroom looks out on the patio and when the wind blows, the rustling of the bamboo leaves is so cathartic.
To add additional privacy, we, along with our neighbor, attached willow fencing over the chain link. I hung mirrors to reflect light and views. All other plants are in container gardens. I purchase the annuals at Brooklyn Terminal, a huge wholesale market where the prices are unbeatable.
LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE the bamboo, and have been looking for some in our yard, Thanks!
Absolutely beautiful!
Enjoy your backyard. I wouldn't be able to leave.
Looks fabulous, Lori. Beautiful!
The bamboo looks beautiful!!! Enjoy your patio!!!
-Melissa
I love your planters!
I like the Ying and Yang of the beautiful, serene garden and the razor wire fence. It reminds you what human nature is really like!
The bamboo looks great! Keep up the good work!
What's the address? I'm coming over to enjoy a glass of wine in this fab space!
What a lovely patio!
A nice escape when everything gets too hectic.
Wow, absolutely beautiful!!!! No one would have a clue as to what part of the world they'd be visiting while sitting in your garden. Enjoy it, Live it, Love it!!!!!
I LOVE your patio!! Everything is absolutely fabulous!! It is truly an oasis...enjoy!!
I feel peaceful just looking at it! Can I come over and sip a nice, cold Tropical something?
Lovely Lori!
Next art brunch on your patio?
Joanna,
Absofreakinlutely! The kitchen is almost done! Countertops will be installed next week.
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and votes!
Your Patio looks fab! It's the perfect place for Bamboo and I love the mix with your containers.
Looks Great Lori and Ira. We love being able to enjoy your garden as much as you. Good luck!
Guys, it looks great !!!! Some drinks and a nice summer breeze-sweet!
Wow!!! I live in the south and you've got some of us beat down here. Looks absolutely fabulous!!!
Lori--looks great! I should hire you to do my garden. Can't wait to see more of your place and do art!