LDS Conference Center Roof Top Garden Winter Sunset

The LDS Conference Center roof top garden in downtown Salt Lake City is a great place to catch a sunset.  While they don't let you hang out on top, you can still time it just right if you plan ahead or ask to see the garden at the right time.

December 2011 has received minimal snow so far and the roof garden was open.  The haze and smog aren't beautiful to look at or breath, but it does add a little bit more color to the sunset.

Just before I was about to leave the roof top garden I stopped and while looking at City Creek Center I said "wow there are no construction cranes".  This is the first time in 5 years plus in which no cranes could be seen in the skyline above the City Creek Center.  At one point I seem to remember counting more than 16 tall cranes working in the entire City Creek skyline at one time.  I'm amazed and can't wait for it to open.



This is the fountain which splits into 4 different fountains representing the 4 corners of the earth.  I really liked how it was icing up just a little bit, but still flowing.



Here is a sunset view of the Promontory on South Temple Tower.
As I understand it is done and now selling condominiums.
http://www.citycreekliving.com/promontory/promontory_plans.php



Here is a view of the Conference Center roof top tower looking west into the sunset.  I really like how the sun was reflecting off the dakota granite and the stream of water.

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Privacy on a busy road - Edmonds WA front landscape

Designing and landscaping a nice front yard on somewhat busy street can be tricky.  I really like how this home in Edmonds Washington handled it.  I don't know who did the design otherwise I would give them credit, but it is definitely worth documenting and learning from.

The cedar fence panels have an alternating pattern so as to add style and break up the monotony typical of fences.  They also sport quality trim and trellis work on top.  The fence also serves as a nice backdrop to the planting design and dry river bed in the front yard. 

The driveway is colored concrete and fence panels offer little windows of the other side.  Some of the plants used include: Lavender, Bamboo, and other water wise planting.  I question the use of the bamboo in the open front yard area as it may have a tendency to invade, but time will tell.

The fence was set back from the side just enough for some shrub and perennial plantings.  This helps minimize the wall effect and feeling for walkers and neighbors.

The total project color palette was done quite nicely and most everything has a natural tone or texture to it, with just enough uniqueness to it.