Author Archives: ELAINE JOHNSON

About ELAINE JOHNSON

I am an independent landscape Designer with over twenty years of experience designing beautiful gardens on Cape Cod. My mission is to help the homeowner make wise choices for environmentally friendly design and educate them on the value of careful planning. I love photography and nature walks, especially with my Springer Molly. I am also a serious student of yoga and attend classes regularly.

Flower Power.

Posted on 10 May, 2012 by ELAINE JOHNSON
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Welcome Home

Posted on 9 April, 2012 by ELAINE JOHNSON

 Curb Appeal Up Front and Personal   The term curb appeal was originally coined by the real estate industry to explain those elements that prospective home buyers look for and find appealing when shopping for a future home. Most of the … Continue reading →

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Spring Eye Candy

Posted on 15 March, 2012 by ELAINE JOHNSON

With the Vernal Equinox arriving on March 20th around 5:14 AM we are all hoping that we will actually get a real Spring here on Cape Cod. To herald its arrival I stopped by a local nursery to treat myself … Continue reading →

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Sacred Geometry

Posted on 31 December, 2011 by ELAINE JOHNSON

The Beauty of the golden ratio. Phi, The Golden Mean, Fibonacci Spiral, Fractal Geometry, Mandelbrot Set, etc., etc., etc. Get the idea? One does not have to be a mathematician or physicist to appreciate the beauty that is a representation … Continue reading →

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An Antidote for the Winter Blahs!

Posted on 29 December, 2011 by ELAINE JOHNSON
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The Village Stroll

Posted on 18 December, 2011 by ELAINE JOHNSON
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Architecture in the Garden

Posted on 14 December, 2011 by ELAINE JOHNSON

“The elements of garden architecture—paths, walls, gates, fences, terraces, sheds, lighting, furniture, waterworks, and art—together form the backbone of any well-designed garden.” In previous posts I have mentioned the importance of ‘good bones’ in garden design which refers to the … Continue reading →

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The Quiet Season

Posted on 4 December, 2011 by ELAINE JOHNSON

“What fascinates me about the garden in winter is that it is the true test of garden design…like a church in Lent, stripped of its furnishings, so that one falls back on the purity of the architecture, devoid of the … Continue reading →

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A Native with Character_You Can Grow That!

Posted on 17 November, 2011 by ELAINE JOHNSON

Juniperus, virginiana The Eastern Redcedar_Fact Sheet. :http://www.na.fs.fed.us/pubs/silvics_manual/volume_1/juniperus/virginiana.htm   The trouble with common names is apparent with the evergreen tree discussed here. It is not a member of the Cedrus genus at all but as you can see a member of … Continue reading →

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Simple Charm

Posted on 27 October, 2011 by ELAINE JOHNSON

“Located in an area of abundant wildlife, Cape Cod homes are designed to blend into the landscape. Natural colors and simple, subtle design elements are common inside and out.” Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cape_Cod_(house). The quote above from Wikipedia aptly describes the home shown … Continue reading →

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