Basswood Residence
June 4, 2009
Another great design and install project. We’ve been working on this project over the last several years. It’s one of our favorites. Here’s a little taste to show how the gardens are coming along in the front yard. Notice how the steps we designed shift gracefully through the gardens. The gardens are really taking shape. They were planted about a year ago. Keep posted. We’ll get photos of the back soon. 
Minnehaha Pkwy Design Project
June 4, 2009
We have really enjoyed working on this project. You may remember a couple of posts from last summer and fall showing some of the installation process and materials. The transformation of this space is beautiful. It demonstrates what good design and detailed execution can do especially when working in a small space.
Phillips Garden Studio Space
December 18, 2008
Phillips Garden studio has a great history . A gas station transformed into a design studio. Not only is this space a great example of reuse but the space is downright beautiful. Ed Burke, the owner of Phillips Garden, designed and built the studio from the ground up (with the help of others). In 2005 a second floor addition was added. Below is a photo journey of the studio space and all its transformations…
The original structure for what is now Phillips Garden
beginning the construction
a fish sculpture was built out front by artist (and professor) Jeff Millikan
In time the fish was removed and would be replaced by a new sculpture (you will see below), Jeff Millikan is still a good friend of Phillips Garden and comes has coffee with us from time to time. We all miss the fish a little…
at one point Phillips was also a coffee shop, now this space is closed to the public but still open for staff use. It’s awesome.
the downstairs studio…
after the fish we got a new sculpture by Su-Chen Hung, a San Francisco based artist
It is a large bamboo windchime with the beginnings of a blanket of thyme on the ground
In 2005 a second level weeHouse was added to Phillips Garden studio
… with a crane
it looks great on the inside too
we love it
our studio today – 2008
Our fall services…
October 6, 2008
Now is a great time to get on the calendar for fall work that will help keep your gardens looking their best while preparing them for a good winter and a beautiful (next) spring. Ways to do this are:
1. Planting fall annuals: Gardens can be kept interesting throughout the fall season with plantings of kale cabbage and mums to name a few (see images below)
2. Fall bulb planting: Bulb planting now will result in a spring garden filled with tulips, daffodils and crocus (see examples of tuilps/daffodils below)
3. Garden Renovation: Plant division and cutbacks – We can rearrange problem areas in the garden as well as dividing plants to thin out over-crowded areas and use divisions to fill in empty areas.
4. Seasonal Arrangements for winter: Planting pots with wintertime arrangements can really help a yard celebrate the season. Below are two examples of planters we did last year
5. Winter protection from cold and critters: As winter approaches it is important to put the garden to bed. Covering the plantings with hay helps to protect fragile perennials from harsh winter conditions and wrapping small tress helps protect them from animals.
If you have any questions please contact us!
contact information can be found at our website: http://phillipsgarden.com/contact.htm
