Brookside -- Sharp Garden

Object Details

General: Highlighted in a New York Times article in 1965, the Sharp Garden was noteworthy because of its effective treatment of a rocky, erosion-prone slope at the front of the house. Emendation of the soil and the planting of vinca resulted in a practical visual solution. At the top of the embankment adjacent to the house a walk of patio blocks was built. A variety of trees and shrubs including Washington hawthorns, Andorra junipers, boxwood, yew, holly, and andromeda was installed, resulting in a pleasing front entrance to the home. Molly Adams's photographs show the landscaping at the front of the house as well as an additional area at the side or rear of the property.; Persons associated with the garden include: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Sharp (former owners, circa 1961-1965).

Place: Sharp Garden (Brookside, New Jersey); United States of America -- New Jersey -- Morris County -- Brookside

See more items in: Maida Babson Adams American garden collection.; Maida Babson Adams American garden collection. / Series 1: Garden Images / New Jersey

Collection Citation: Smithsonian Institution, Archives of American Gardens, Maida Babson Adams American garden 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.

Bibliography: Garden has been featured in "Practical Solution for a Slope," The New York Times, April 4, 1965.

Scope and Contents: The folder includes worksheets, a photocopy of the New York Times article, 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: Sharp Garden related holdings consist of 1 folder (8 safety film negatives)