Gardens at the Bank of Springfield: THINK SPRING!

Gardens at the Bank of Springfield

In 2004, BOS doubled the size of their flagship facility at 3400 West Wabash Avenue in Springfield, Illinois. Adam Woodruff Landscapes, LLC was engaged to redesign the 3 acre site. The chief consideration of the design process was to boldly impact the streetscape while enhancing the architecture of the building. Woodruff designed naturalistic yet vibrant flower borders scaled to the site to accomplish his goal. The gardens cover 22,000 square feet and include a massive perennial and annual bed running the length of the Wabash Avenue façade. Several auxiliary flower beds dot the property echoing color and texture rhythms found in the main bed. Annuals, which represent 40% of the plant material found in the gardens, are woven between shrubs, roses, grasses and perennials to insure consistent bloom. The annual plantings are redesigned each year.

This blog is a resource tool for individuals interested in information about the plant materials used on site. Research aids include: photo galleries and a comprehensive plant list with links to photos and details. Additionally, the blog allows for interaction with the designer. Your questions and comments are encouraged!

ABOUT THE DESIGNER

Adam Woodruff is classically trained as a Botanist and has been practicing landscape design since 1995. He specializes in the design and installation of modern, grand scale gardens for commercial and residential spaces. Taking cues from nature, Adam's gardens are less formal and include masses of flowering shrubs, roses, annuals, perennials & grasses. Designs are thoughtfully conceived and orchestrated to insure a natural and uncontrived look.

Member: Association of Professional Landscape Designers, Landscape & Nurserymen Association of Greater Saint Louis, Grow Native & Perennial Plant Association.

Sponsor: Missouri Botanical Garden: Plants of Merit & Springfield Green

Adam Woodruff Landscapes, LLC serves clients in Illinois and Missouri. PH. (217)744-7119 Illinois or (314)225-7119 Missouri. Email.

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2/02/2008

THINK SPRING!

The annual redesign of the garden is complete. Plant orders have been placed and I am awaiting confirmation from the growers. Spring cleanup, divisions and transplanting will begin as soon as the weather breaks. I’ve had a lot of inquiries as to what to expect this year. Architectural plants (those with strong shapes and bold distinctive outlines that make a strong statement) dramatically impact the new design. Foliage texture and color play a stronger role this season. Hot colors (chartreuse, yellow, orange, red, hot pink) woven through the beds will grab your attention. Below you’ll find a sampling of some new plants chosen for their architectural or foliage contribution. A complete plant list with photos and links will be published when orders are confirmed.