Ideas to borrrow, from the Osterling Alessandrini garden

A planting pocket in the steps to the front door, yes please!
I've shared this image in a few talks I've given, recently someone pointed out that it might be a tripping hazard. 
Okay, yes. But really... finding a place for more plants is always the right answer!
Fun paving patterns...
These next few patterns look like a lot of upkeep work, fabulous as they are.


Barrel rings in the tree, more surface for vines to cover, or to tuck in epiphytic plants.
Graffiti style painting as a colorful backdrop...

Stumps as planters.

My friend Ann has a few of these grey cylinders, I covet them.
This, I adore this!
I think it's basically a hunk of wood with some large bolts stuck in the side and hug from chains.
Moss and succulents, only in the PNW.
Clever.

A simple idea for creating hanging space, metal tubes thru a piece of wood.
I wouldn't be surprised to learn these creative gardeners made this fountain from an old light fixture.

This fairly traditional urn shape is usually seen on a much more formal pedestal (next photo down), but I thought this juxtaposition was fun twist.
And that's a wrap from the Osterling Alessandrini garden!

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