An old riprap wall, thrown together without thought, maybe part of the original site of a stately Mt. Washington home on an upland perch. The wall was covered in plastic and overtaken by invasive weeds, like mugwort and lesser celandine. On site, too, was a beautiful Ilex opaca (American Holly), smothered in ivy. The goal was was to transform this jumble of an eye sore into something vibrant and picturesque. Rock-loving plants like sedums (including the native sedum ternatum), Aquilegia canadensis, Iris cristata, and Phlox subulata were tucked into gravely pockets within the wall, while Christmas and woodland ferns, woodland phlox, and seersucker sedge thrive below. The tree and shrub layer includes Amelanchier (service berry), Aronia (chokeberry), and Ilex glabra (inkberry). After just a couple of seasons, the wall feels like it’s been around for years, as plants like woodland poppy and Columbine have begun to spread by germination, disseminating welcome volunteers.