PLANTINGS AND GARDENS
The masonry in a landscape is called hardscape. No matter how magnificent hardscape can be, it lacks the softness and intimacy of personal space. Well-thought out plantings will provide wonderful sights and smells through all four seasons. They will modify the microclimate by affecting wind, shade, temperature and humidity. They will also attract birds, butterflies, bees and other garden friends. They will mature through time and increase in value while you enjoy it. While a $20,000 car will depreciate to $3,000 in five years, the same investment in plantings will increase in value to $40,000 if the proper care is given.
A good planting design isn't as simple as people might think. It requires the knowledge of plants' physical character and growing requirements as well as the ability to blend height, texture and colors into a live and ever-changing art display. It should also be able to meet the owner's' preference and exquisite taste.

Foundation plantings by Artistic Outdoors
Glastonbury, Connecticut

Classic foundation plantings
Glastonbury, Connecticut

Front yard landscape- plantings and gardens by Artistic Outdoors
Essex, Connecticut

Foundation plantings with stone wall
Glastonbury, Connecticut

Front yard landscape by Artistic Outdoors
West Hartford, Connectiuct

Park Terrace by Artistic Outdoors
Elisabeth Park, Hartford, Connecticut

Foundation planting with foliage colors
Woodbridge, Connecticut

Terrace garden with stone walls and steps by Artistic Outdoors
Avon, Connecticut

Naturalistic Plantings by Artistic Outdoors
Sommer, Connecticut

Perennial Wall Gardens by Artistic Outdoors
Glastonbury, Connecticut

Country Club Garden by Artistic Outdoors
Tumble Brook C.C., Bloomfield, Connecticut

Perennial Gardens by Artistic Outdoors
Glastonbury, Connecticut

Mixed Garden by Artistic outdoors
Glastonbury, Connecticut

Perennial Gardens by Artistic Outdoors
Farmington, Connecticut

Wall and Hanging Garden by Artistic Outdoors
Farmington, Connecticut

Statues in the gardens
Farmington, Connecticut

Gardens with statues by Artistic Outdoors
Farmikngton, Connecticut

Garden for relaxation
Farmington, Connecticut

Driveway planting by Artistic Outdoors
Farmington, Connecticut

Gardens with statues by Artistic Outdoors
Farmimngton, Connecticut

A Zen Garden by Artistic Outdoors
Avon, Connecticut

Plantings with ornamental grass
Farmington, Connecticut

Garden with Urns/ ornaments by Artistic Outdoors
Farmington, Connecticut

Courtyard perennial Garden
Farmington, Connecticut

Cut flower Garden by Artistic Outdoors
Farmington, Connecticut

Planting design by Artistic Outdoors
Woodbridge, Connecticut

Planting with trees and shrubs
Woodbridge, Connecticut

Steep slope plantings with boulders
Glastonbury, Connecticut

Classic gardens by Artistic Outdoors
Woodbridge, Connecticut

Planting design by Artistic Outdoors
Simsbury, Connecticut

Garden with Oriental influence
Avon, Connecticut

Zen Garden with simplicity
Avon, Connecticut

Meditation Garden by Artistric Outdoors
Avon, Connectikcut

Woodland Gardens by Artistic Outdoors
Avon, Connecticut

Zen Garden by Artistic Ouitdoors
Avon, Connecticut

Modern plantings by Artistic Outdoors
New Canaan, Connecticut

Zen Garden by Artistic Outdoors
Simsbury, Connecticut

Classic plantings with urns
Essex, Connecticut