Simplifying the Garden
Most gardeners love to collect new plants and have the "I want one of those" gene. Renee Brown is a Master Designer, Master Gardener and nature lover who is guilty of over-collecting gardening "sins." Renee loved her English Country Garden, but due to two surgeries as well as life commitments, Renee could no longer adequately care for that type of garden. To remedy this situation, she gave away beloved plants to pare back to basics with an easier-to-maintain garden. 
Fortunately, the garden has a great design with a dry creek bed, paths through out, and large Ash trees planted by former owners. It was getting the garden back to its essence and more simplicity. Blessed with a wonderful view of Stafford Run and the edge of the golf course, Renee has used Hostas, Coleus, Impatiens and other great touches to add color and personality. Her bottle tree, painted pots and other fun items add lightheartedness and whimsy.
Renee quips, "Sometimes you've got to say no to new projects and concentrate on maintenance. I'm always reminding my clients of maintenance issues, then look what I did to myself."
But there are also some new plants . . . such as the Salsa Asiatic Jasmine. Renee combines plants your might not have considered together, such as a large Century Plant with roses or different kinds of grasses intermingled in beds.
Renee's knowledge and enthusiasm is indeed infectious. Her painted pots and furniture makes the green pop and come alive! Come enjoy her garden, which is off Cartwright Road between Bermuda Dunes and La Quinta.
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