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People traveling Broadway or Highland probably take a second look when they reach the intersection. The Wilson Law Firm has transformed the northwest corner with new landscaping, an improved parking lot and has painted the brick building’s exterior. The entrance has been changed to the west side.
Several large brown urns holding Arborvitae shrubs are placed at intervals against the building on the south and east sides. A low berm between the sidewalk and the curb provides space for many plants that can take the rather harsh conditions presented by the location next to the street.
Blue dune grass, (Leymnus arenarious), is featured in the bed.
This plant has blue-green leaves and looks nice year around, although it tends to become invasive with roots reaching out to form new plants.
A recent episode of “Oklahoma Gardening” suggested planting these in the ground in a three- or five-gallon plastic container with the bottom removed, such as one that shrubs come in, so the plant will be less invasive.
Several (Nandina domestica) “Gulf Stream” also are used. It is a dwarf version of the larger Nandina that has large grape like clusters of red berries. Indian hawthorn bushes that have clusters of blooms in the spring are used as well.
Small clumps of a dwarf mondo grass are planted in clusters. This variety can tolerate full sun. Other species that have longer leaves need shade.
A separate bed to the west of the larger one has Miscanthus grass in the center surrounded by shrubs. Large, lichen-covered boulders are placed at various points in both beds.
To complete the landscaping, not shown in the photograph, an area on the west side of the building holds three tall evergreens and Nandina shrubs. It is edged with variegated Lilyturf liriope.
Decorative urns filled with plants flank the entrance to the building.
This project is a handsome improvement for downtown Shawnee.
People traveling Broadway or Highland probably take a second look when they reach the intersection. The Wilson Law Firm has transformed the northwest corner with new landscaping, an improved parking lot and has painted the brick building’s exterior. The entrance has been changed to the west side.
Several large brown urns holding Arborvitae shrubs are placed at intervals against the building on the south and east sides. A low berm between the sidewalk and the curb provides space for many plants that can take the rather harsh conditions presented by the location next to the street.
Blue dune grass, (Leymnus arenarious), is featured in the bed.
This plant has blue-green leaves and looks nice year around, although it tends to become invasive with roots reaching out to form new plants.
A recent episode of “Oklahoma Gardening” suggested planting these in the ground in a three- or five-gallon plastic container with the bottom removed, such as one that shrubs come in, so the plant will be less invasive.
Several (Nandina domestica) “Gulf Stream” also are used. It is a dwarf version of the larger Nandina that has large grape like clusters of red berries. Indian hawthorn bushes that have clusters of blooms in the spring are used as well.
Small clumps of a dwarf mondo grass are planted in clusters. This variety can tolerate full sun. Other species that have longer leaves need shade.
A separate bed to the west of the larger one has Miscanthus grass in the center surrounded by shrubs. Large, lichen-covered boulders are placed at various points in both beds.
To complete the landscaping, not shown in the photograph, an area on the west side of the building holds three tall evergreens and Nandina shrubs. It is edged with variegated Lilyturf liriope.
Decorative urns filled with plants flank the entrance to the building.
This project is a handsome improvement for downtown Shawnee.
