Nice work Dave!
The less grass, the better! :0)

Wow...who needs grass anyways, when you have conifers that beautiful?

Looking great! Now to figure out what you have!

Second picture bottom left, what is that low mounded variegated conifer?

Third picture what is the tall silver grey tree with black trunk?

Insipring!, makes me want to get off my lazy keester and get to work. Way to much grass left on my place.

artistry!

I could enjoy an hour or two meandering those paths.

~Dave

Always amazing to see what you can grow in what I would consider is a fairly hot area. Wonderful!

Amazing overall presentation, really the equivalent of a Rembrandt. A masterpiece garden.

-Will

Massive amount of work but it looks stunning. Love what you've done there and it really enhances all the plants already there let alone allowing for some more.
Cher

Dave: Do you have any tips from your installation of gravel that keeps it in place during/after heavy downpours?

I agree...your artistry is inspiring. It's really interesting to observe the evolution of your garden as it becomes even more tipped towards conifer/rock garden (and less grass). The stone that makes up the bulk of the dry creek...what type of stone do you use (size and name etc.) - it really adds a nice touch.

Can't wait to see how it looks fully planted out next spring.

Alex

Nice job, Dave.

Dax

Im not a bit surprised......always first class! Hows your back Dave?
You make it look easy,but that takes alot of planning, hardwork and talent......Well done!!!

Al

Really nice Dave. I know how much work it takes to make it look that good. I have materials for a new wall that I've been puting off for a couple of years. Maybe you have inspired me. Thank you for the tour. Jay

miclino "Second picture bottom left, what is that low mounded variegated conifer"? Pinus mugo 'Zundert'

"Third picture what is the tall silver grey tree with black trunk"?
Cedrus libani var. atlantica 'Horstmann'. Staked for height. If not they can wander all over the place.

baxz5oh. The grade is only 2-3% so keeping it in place is not a problem. I do walk it into the ground after heavy watering to seat it. After that never any concerns.

maple_grove ..I start out with pea gravel for the base. Pond pebbles are next to emphasize stream flow of main channel. Larger pond rocks which I haven't added yet will complete the dry stream bed.

alley_cat. Aka Al. The back is OK after a good night sleep. Enjoying a garden that displays many beautiful conifer cultivars of color is one of the things I do that is key to my happiness and longevity. The brain is busy to make this garden better and the other parts follow to make it happen.

Dave

This post was edited by Davesconifers on Tue, Oct 1, 13 at 6:55

One I came across today and thought a good fit where I need additional dwarf conifers.

Dave

Cedrus deodar 'Raywood's Prostrate Dwarf'. A ground huger with a asymmetrical, mounded form.

Looks great Dave! Looked great before, but looks much better after

Thanks for the info. Great pics

My goodness! What a beautiful garden. All I can say is WOW! It is just amazing what you have done.

Especially like the flagstone on gravel walkway in the shady area...just very rich looking and nicely done.That 'Zundert'is
nice sized ....one of my favorites.You should be proud of this very personalized looking garden.Doug

Last question I promise! In the second picture, what is the tall conifer in the front center of the bed (not the taller one in the back but the one in front)? Did it naturally grow into the narrow shape or was it "encouraged" to do so?

This post was edited by miclino on Wed, Oct 2, 13 at 8:57

Thanks everybody for your high five's. All my resources to put this garden together involves a thought process. Many do overs in the mind before I make them a reality. I suppose because I have no formal training or education applied to anything you see here. If I think it's right then, and only then, will I share with you. Constructive criticism and anybody's second thoughts as to why I did it that way are always welcome.

'Zundert', One of the best golden mugo's on the market. A 1 gal. purchase in 2001. Now it is 40" wide and 30" tall. A winter time stand out. If you are becomming a serious gardener, you will, you should consider this one. Zone compatibility 2-7. Full sun with a growth rate of 2-4" a year. Bullet proof with never any issues.

10-24-12 of last year. {{gwi:811397}}

Dave

This post was edited by Davesconifers on Thu, Oct 3, 13 at 3:00

Your choice of material plant wise and in hard scape items is top notch - As well as the ability to arrange them in the most pleasing way. I too must give you a high five for the wonderful garden pix.

miclino

Taxodium distichum 'Peve Minaret' . It was shaped that way but had to remove it eventually. A real strong grower once it acclimates so give it some room.

3rd photo down it is not there.

Dave

Thanks, room is something I am lacking though so will have to pass on that one.

" 'Zundert', a selection from Oregon by Bob Ticknor".
Not true, it's a Dutch seedling selection found by André van Nijnatten from Zundert, which is his home town...

Edwin,

True, my information source was incorrect. My apologies

Dave

Wow nice. great pics.

Dave,

Looks FANTASTIC! I dream of some day having something similar, though I'm not sure that will happen in this lifetime. For now I'll remain quite content with my nice, smaller but growing, collection of container conifers.

I'm not much of a fan of the smaller miniatures, however your mix of varying sizes, colors, textures is quite stunning! Were I to do any beds, I would likely do something similar to what you have done. Much applause to you! Great job!