May 31, 2026
Front planter backdrop
The barberry is holding a strong red vertical backdrop now, making the green Pugster mound in front look sharper and more deliberate.
Season notes
This shot shows the plant's design job better than a close-up: narrow upright color by the steps, with the raised planter keeping the whole grouping contained.
April 17, 2026
Color pushing
The coral-to-red progression already visible, one of the first shrubs to show real spring color.
April 19, 2026
Ember tones
Deepening color as the new foliage pushes, reading more ember than green.
May 1, 2026
May glow
The barberry embering up in the side house bed composition, everything starting to gel.
April 23, 2026
Reference sheet
A detail reference showing the color progression up close.