Exploring the Garden Design of Mellon Park in Pittsburgh
While visiting Pittsburgh for my daughter’s graduation, we took a short walk through a walled garden she recommended named Mellon Park. One of the entrances to Mellon Park in Pittsburgh, PA As we stepped through one of the entry points into the Walled Garden, the space opened up into a generous green lawn bordered by crisp paths and layered plantings. An inner wall delineates the formal garden space Inside the sunken, formal garden area looking back at the entrance The repeating border plants were striking in appearance The quality of light that afternoon reminded me of the South Island of New Zealand - soft, clear, and unusually flattering to greens. Unlike the harsh glare of California’s midday sun which seems to flatten colors, the sunlight in Pittsburgh seemed to deepen the colors. Layered contrast of texture, form, and foliage along path A richly textured border at Mellon Park combines Brunnera, Hakonechloa, and forget-me-n...
