St. Louis -- Lesley's Garden

Object Details

General: This 1.3 acre site has been a work in progress since 1976, although its adjoining house dates to 1950. The particular part of the garden documented here features stone and design work by Tyler Morgan and includes huge slabs of marble used for retaining walls. The fragrant ground cover, Pinus densiflora 'Umbraculifera', also known as Japanese Red Pine or Tanyosho, used under the very architectural trees, is another special feature. A variety of conifers and other plantings provide interest throughout the seasons.; Persons and firms associated with the garden include Tyler Morgan (garden designer and stone contractor, 1999-2001) and Artist Garden Stoneworks (stone contractors, 1999-2001).

Place: Lesley's Garden (St. Louis, Missouri); United States of America -- Missouri -- St. Louis

See more items in: The Garden Club of America collection; The Garden Club of America collection / Series 1: United States Gardens / Missouri

Sponsor: A project to describe images in this finding aid received Federal support from the Smithsonian Collections Care Initiative, administered by the National Collections Program.

Custodial History: The Ladue Garden Club facilitated the submission of this garden's documentation.

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, The Garden Club of America collection.

Collection Rights: Archives of American Gardens encourages the use of its archival materials for non-commercial, educational and personal use under the fair use provision of U.S. copyright law. Use or copyright restrictions may exist. It is incumbent upon the researcher to ascertain copyright status and assume responsibility for usage. All requests for duplication and use must be submitted in writing and approved by Archives of American Gardens. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Scope and Contents: The folder includes worksheets, a site plan with plant names, additional images, and other information.

Collection Restrictions: Access to original archival materials by appointment only. Researcher must submit request for appointment in writing. Certain items may be restricted and not available to researchers. Please direct reference inquiries to the Archives of American Gardens: aag@si.edu.

Related Materials: Lesley's Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (12 35 mm. slides (photographs))