Sculpture Garden in Abington, PA
Project Overview
Before this project, this yard in Abington contained many weeds, a few ferns, and lots of empty space. Keystone Permaculture redesigned the landscape by planting a native mix of shade-tolerant plants, chosen to provide blooms across three seasons.
At the center, we placed a kinetic sculpture that gives the garden something structural to contrast the foliage below. Its motion adds a little life and movement to a space that would otherwise be fairly static. This garden installation has transformed the landscape into a lush and full native garden with seasonal blooms that bring ecological value.
The Challenge
The garden is located at the focal point of this client's home. Prior to the garden installation, the garden area provided little to no curb appeal with the overgrown weeds and sparse garden bed. Now the space welcomes you as you arrive and gives you something interesting to look at from the porch.
One of the biggest challenges with this yard was the deer that call it home. To mitigate deer browsing the garden, we planted deer-resistant native plants. When choosing the native plants, we also had to ensure they could tolerate the shady landscape. Additionally, the existing cobblestone border had started to settle over time, so we lifted and reset it as part of the project, giving the garden a cleaner edge and bringing the whole space back together.
The Goal
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Transform an underused garden bed into a beautiful focal point
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Create a garden with ecological value and benefits
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Add native plants that can tolerate shade
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Reduce damage from deer
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Provide blooms throughout the growing season
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Improve the overall appearance of the
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Give the garden something structural to contrast the foliage below
The Solution
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Selected deer-resistant native plants
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Chose plants appropriate for the site's shade and growing conditions
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Added a variety of native plants that bloom throughout the seasons
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Planted densely to create a fuller garden appearance
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Reset the existing cobblestone border
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Removed weeds and improved the overall garden layout
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Designed the planting around the kinetic sculpture
This garden now serves as a strong focal point in our client's yard. They were very pleased with the plant selection and how well it paired with the sculptures. The landscape is rejuvenated with lush, blooming plants that provide ecological value for pollinators and birds.
Ecological Benefits
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Native plants provide food and habitat for pollinators and birds
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Increased plant diversity improves the ecological value of the garden
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Multi-season blooms providing value throughout the seasons
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Deer-resistant native plants help the garden stay established with less browsing damage
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Shade-tolerant native species that are essential for site conditions
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Limiting future weed growth with the dense planting
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The garden creates a healthier alternative to a mostly empty, low-value planting bed
First-Year Results
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Garden established successfully and filled in well
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Multiple plants bloomed throughout the seasons
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Noticeable increase in pollinator activity
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Limited deer damage to the garden
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The space became much more lush and visually appealing
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Reset cobblestone border gave the garden a cleaner, refreshed look
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The garden became a strong focal point
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Maintenance became easier compared with the previous weedy, underused bed
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Client was especially happy with the plant selection and overall design
Create a Sculpture Garden at Your Home
Interested in bringing your dream garden to life? Let's transform part of your yard into a beautiful landscape that is visually appealing while supporting birds and pollinators.
Contact Keystone Permaculture to create a beautiful, low maintenance native garden.