zuzu's petals
Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 5:33 pm Post subject: A Faux Garden Gate ~ |
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Just to explain this particular part of the garden a little bit,
it is really just the top end of the driveway,
which we decided would make a good patio area,
but I didn't enjoy looking into the grilles of our automobiles when we sat down to relax,
 so a privacy screen seemed to be the answer.
I'm a terrible junk collector  so I "just-happened-to-have"
two sections of what I presume was black iron balcony railing.
We attached them, one atop the other,
and mounted them between the lattice panels.
The curlicue at the top is just a length of flexible copper tubing,
which we curved and attached to give a more graceful, finished appearance.
Ive always admired the beautiful gated gardens of Charleston and Savannah,
so I hoped that this would lend that feeling to my seating area.
From the other side, you can easily see how near the vehicles are parked,
but with the screen in place, I don't mind at all,
they actually give us additional privacy from the road.
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Frank
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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I could have sworn that was a complete gate from the start. You've broken the illusion Zuzu but you've impressed me with your cleverness. Looks great.
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CritterPainter
Washington State
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 7:35 pm Post subject: |
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OOOoooo, there you go, making me jealous again with your creativity and eye for stuff. Will the plants in pots grow up and help with the screening? Not that it matters, whose going to look past this?!?
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cajunbelle
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:17 pm Post subject: |
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Gosh ZZP, imagine you having just the things you need in your junk stash. lol
It is lovely, and the curlicue really finishes it off. I love what you have done with the inside of the "gate".
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teddybear
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:26 pm Post subject: |
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I thought it was one panel too. Great job! The curl at the top does give it that extra something.
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glendann
Texas
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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You do amaze me Zuzu that is now a very impressive spot to sit and admire.I thought it was one piece too.
It it just fabulous.You did a great
private sitting place for you both to enjoy.
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eileen
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Scotland
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| Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 11:04 pm Post subject: |
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Well I really am impressed!! I too thought it was a complete unit. You've really created a wonderful spot in your garden Zuzu.
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Netty
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I love it!
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stratsmom
Southern Oregon
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:10 pm Post subject: |
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How wonderful! I loved the gated gardens in Savannah.
Now you have your very own  Great job!
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coryg
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 3:44 pm Post subject: |
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I loved it from the get-go  !
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hummingbird3172
Zone 9b Saint Cloud, FL
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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It's gorgeous, my first thought was Savannah, and you've captured it perfectly. You are so clever!
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zuzu's petals
Coastal N.Carolina ~zone 8~
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| Posted: Fri Jun 22, 2007 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks to each of you,  your very kind words
have made an old junk collector feel great.
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hummingbird3172
Zone 9b Saint Cloud, FL
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| Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 3:22 am Post subject: |
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Honey, don't mention it! You've got some of the best junk I've ever seen!
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RobinW
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| Posted: Thu Jul 05, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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That's neat! I've seen something similar where they also hung a waterfall on it. That was pretty too.
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