A Living Tapestry in a Seattle Parking Strip

Contrasting Foliage and Seasonal Blooms on a Slope

Designed by Glenn Withey and Charles Price, this Seattle garden transforms a parking strip and stairway into an elaborate tapestry. From the curb, a clump of eulalia grass with tan feathery flowers dominates the left foreground, while Japanese barberry 'Crimson Pygmy' flaunts bronzy-red leaves at lower right. Across the way, rosy spikes of Polygonum affine 'Darjeeling Red' and coral-pink cape fuchsia blossoms add splashes of color.

Low-Maintenance Regimen

Beds are groomed regularly to remove faded foliage and spent flowers. Major cleanups in fall and early spring are followed by a generous compost layer on all beds.