This backyard oasis, designed by John Byrd Garden Design in conjunction with Architectural Designer, Frank Smith, is a study in symmetry and contour. “I designed this garden to be like a well- tailored men’s suit,” says John. “I edited out many layers and refined it exquisitely.” The double wooden gates and tall brick wall secluded nature of the space. Pennsylvania Bluestone was used for the terraces and walkways and a large greenleaf Japanese maple was selected to be the focal point when you first enter, a centerpiece to the peaceful courtyard. The pool house, also designed by Frank, gracefully compliments the hardscapes and the personal home of Charles and Marty Wickham. Succulents were planted around the pool deck and the sculpture on the back wall serves as a relaxing water feature. Of the many plants used in the landscape, some include American boxwoods, pachysandra, camelia sasanqua and cast iron plant. Though a complex mix of plants and hardscape, this “garden” is easy to maintain.
Succulents are planted around the pool deck and the sculpture on the back wall serves as a relaxing water feature. Of the many plants used in the landscape some include American boxwoods, Pachysandra, Camelia Sasanqua and Cast Iron plant. Though a complex mix of plants and hardscape, this “garden” is easy to maintain. An expansive vegetable garden located on the adjacent lot to the home includes an abundance of fresh vegetables like arugala, red leaf kale, San Marzano tomatoes, spinach, onions, okra and hot peppers to name a few. All unused vegetables are harvested and donated to a localfood bank in Charlotte.