Re: Mirrors?
- Subject: Re: [SG] Mirrors?
- From: Bobbi Diehl d*@INDIANA.EDU
- Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2003 20:25:27 -0500
I am replying belatedly to JNJ's message because I've been away on
vacation, with scant e-mail access; I don't think anyone commented on
this message, and just had to jump in.
Several years ago I was on a garden tour in Louisville, KY, or maybe it
was Madison, IN, which is nearby, and one of the gardens made use of
mirrors. It was a shady town garden and there were many vertical, flat
surfaces on which old, fleamarket, junk shop mirrors were hung; for
example, the wall of a garden shed, a fence, even the trunk of a largish
tree. They do reflect and add light and life and in general look wonderful
with a certain funky formality. This particular garden also had several
ponds and fountains, so water contributed to the livelines as well.
Another thought: I have read about some British gardeners placing mirrors
beneath hellebores when they are in bloom to optimize the appearance of
the downward-hanging blooms. Has anyone tried that?
Bobbi Diehl
Bloomington, IN
zone 5/6
On Mon, 4 Aug 2003, JNJ wrote:
> A thought occurred to me as I sit here being non-productive today. :)
> Has anyone experimented with the use of reflective items in shady areas?
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> Solar technology can use what amounts to a mirror to redirect sunlight
> and/or focus it on panels. I would think that this could work in the garden
> just as easily. Given the right design, it would not burn out plants and it
> could actually look attractive. Granted, this is not for every shady area
> but maybe a small area, or a particular focal point that could incorporate
> the reflective item into its design, or even a temporary solution while
> awaiting a plant to reach maturity (such as a tree).
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