Few commercial (or amateur) landscapers seem to plan well for the growth of plants. I remember walking under the boxwoods at Gunston Hall in the 70's, so I'm sad they're gone. I hope these old houses now have air conditioning, since they no longer have shade.
I respect your observation with your historical preservation. Permit me to point out the obvious. You feel the need to preserve & showcase the architectural presence This makes for a harsh visual appearance Grand Mansions requires balanced softscape in a larger scale further away from the structures, even stepped down tiers for the placement of said gardens Look at European gardens step down to frame the mansion in all it's glory
So moral of the story is, lots of 18th century buildings do not compliment shrubs and trees. Often looks better with a lawn, and/or visually non intrusive gardens. Let 18th century buildings show off their architecture to imply wealth and power.
Aborecideaphobia is a big problem where I live. Because of the huge wildfire-storms that have been occurring in recent years, regulations requiring removal of certain, non-native incendiary tree and shrub species have been put into effect. My property is surrounded by five others with these trees overhanging my property, almost touching the walks, where my home is a wooden Victorian cottage. Despite the new laws, these neighbors refuse to remove their forbidden trees, which make a fire-spreading chute along a creek that should be a natural fire break. We have lovely native fire-resistant trees that could be put in place of these ugly, dangerous exotic ones, but cutting down trees is practically considered an evil act here. About historic properties, they were nearly never designed to have plantings right up against the buildings, they cause obscure views from the interior and exterior; excessive shading, damp, mold and mildew; fires; littering of tree debris; and present structural risks to the buildings. Close and foundation plantings are a, not very sensible, 20th Century invention.
I could listen to this guy talk all day long
Few commercial (or amateur) landscapers seem to plan well for the growth of plants.
I remember walking under the boxwoods at Gunston Hall in the 70's, so I'm sad they're gone. I hope these old houses now have air conditioning, since they no longer have shade.
I love your Instagram page. I hope you keep creating and publishing more videos.
Who did the painting shown on screen before the doc starts?
I respect your observation with your historical preservation.
Permit me to point out the obvious.
You feel the need to preserve & showcase the architectural presence
This makes for a harsh visual appearance
Grand Mansions requires balanced softscape in a larger scale further away from the structures, even stepped down tiers for the placement of said gardens
Look at European gardens step down to frame the mansion in all it's glory
*THE SOUND quality of those off-camera presentations are poor.*
Somebody, please buy a good audio equipment for the professor.
So moral of the story is, lots of 18th century buildings do not compliment shrubs and trees. Often looks better with a lawn, and/or visually non intrusive gardens. Let 18th century buildings show off their architecture to imply wealth and power.
Aborecideaphobia is a big problem where I live. Because of the huge wildfire-storms that have been occurring in recent years, regulations requiring removal of certain, non-native incendiary tree and shrub species have been put into effect. My property is surrounded by five others with these trees overhanging my property, almost touching the walks, where my home is a wooden Victorian cottage. Despite the new laws, these neighbors refuse to remove their forbidden trees, which make a fire-spreading chute along a creek that should be a natural fire break. We have lovely native fire-resistant trees that could be put in place of these ugly, dangerous exotic ones, but cutting down trees is practically considered an evil act here. About historic properties, they were nearly never designed to have plantings right up against the buildings, they cause obscure views from the interior and exterior; excessive shading, damp, mold and mildew; fires; littering of tree debris; and present structural risks to the buildings. Close and foundation plantings are a, not very sensible, 20th Century invention.