Walnut Street

Springfield, Illinois

In the fall of 2008, Woodruff reinterpreted the traditional cottage garden for his home in central Illinois. The home sits adjacent to a heavily trafficked street and public walk. To improve curb appeal and manage cut through foot traffic, Woodruff installed a mid-height, L-shaped border of low maintenance perennials, ornamental grasses and shrubs with selected annuals scattered throughout the plantings.  


The garden has been featured in several publications, including:

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