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This Fancy Charleston Garden Is a Private Oasis in the Heart of the City

January 15, 2020

A pair of talented Charleston textile designers have turned a tucked-away downtown garden into a pretty, sophisticated refuge.

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A Secret Garden

You'd never guess this stunning, lush, green oasis is located right off a busy Charleston street frequented by camera-wielding tourists. But homeowners and fabric designers Lynda and David Gilkeson have created something special, a place to entertain and even house guests in an adorable outbuilding that makes the space feel like an island resort.

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View to a Thrill

Creeping Jenny, ferns and caladium continue the subtle pink and black theme of this garden where wooden window boxes, gates and fences are painted in a glossy ebony paint.

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Water World

An elegant water feature is bookended by perfectly symmetrical urns which create a kind of stage set that frames this charming garden statue.

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Pretty in Pink

Mandevilla are pretty patio plants that work well in tropical gardens.

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