By Ian P.E.
In keeping with a running undercurrent in Pink Eye, we’ve decided to include a few outstanding landscaping trends from the summer of 2009 in everyone’s favorite progressive city – Cleveland!
CHAIN-LINK FENCES
Nothing screams “sophistication” quite like a chain-link fence. With its subtle, minimalist color scheme, strong lines and post-industrial panache, these links of chain are like having a modern sculpture in your very own front yard….in fact, the most famous architect of today – Frank Gehry, is actually a huge proponent of chain-link fences. Cheap yet durable, the chain-link fence is not only a marvel of modern style, it’s also useful! Unlike their wooden rivals (which tend to block out views of your beautiful lawn) chain-link fences allow your petunias and lawn-gnomes to be on full display to the public, while also keeping the dog from getting loose. Incredible!
RECYCLE GARDENS
For the green, sustainable progressives out there, we offer up a fine example of a “recycle garden” (pictured to the left) – which is actually very easy to start, a breeze to maintain and is sure to impress the neighbors with your greener than thou, earth friendly philosophy. Just sit on the front porch drinking 40-ouncers and watch your garden grow! After 200 years of decomposition, you’ll finally begin to reap the benefits of your apathy, and sleep with a clear conscious knowing that you’ve done your part to reduce your carbon imprint on the planet.
