Re: Ball gardens

I agree with what you've said, Kitty, and I didn't take it as bashing or  
such.  Being in the landscape profession...be it architect, designer,  or 
maintenance, doesn't automatically make one a horticulturist. I think  more and more 
though....at least from what I've seen, people that hire someone  in the 
profession are looking for someone that does have some knowledge.   People are 
tired of the "cookie cutter" look, or such.  
 
In general, though, I think design is an overall concept.  People  that take 
the time to actually come up with a design usually do some  homework.  I tend 
to think of people that go for the seasonal color alone,  or copying something 
they see in a magazine to implement in their garden as more  "decorating" 
than design.  One can see the difference, I think.....a  designed garden seems to 
have a purpose,  a balance.....be it with  repetitive plants or a variety.  A 
decorated garden, like a home  or even a wardrobe....doesn't quite balance 
out.  It's more like a  mishmash of things that don't quite "fit" together.  
 
I have come to realize that there are those that garden and those that  
don't.  I prefer the neighbor that at least puts out something, even  if it's 
annuals, than not doing anything at all.  I've also found that  more often than 
not, those gardeners that start out with the annuals, will often  grow into doing 
more things, and eventually realize there is more to gardening  than annuals. 
 Sure one winces at the choices, or the placement.   Often it's just a matter 
of not having had someone to tell them.  But they  live and learn, or have 
someone that gives them advice or even shares  plants.  
 
Of course, unfortunately in a few cases,  they turn into plant nuts  who have 
way to many plants, where the idea of sticking to a design or a  concept no 
longer wins out....and they are hopelessly and irreversably addicted  to 
plants.  Meeting people who turn them on to even more types of  plants.....the 
addiction then turns into obsession.....
surely there is medication for this???  12 step program,  something??????   
Help?
Noreen
zone 9
Texas Gulf Coast
 
 
 
In a message dated 10/26/2005 11:01:16 AM Central Standard Time,  
gardenchat-owner@hort.net writes:

I'm not  bashing all designers.  Design is important, but not everybody  can
agree on what is critical to a design.  Lots of differing  priorities.
Remember, design is not the exclusive territory of professional  designers

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