This is a multi-year project with many elements: invasive species eradication, hardscaping, drainage, turf, perennial gardens, wildflower meadows, edible gardens, and tree care. Future components will include retaining walls with a patio and possibly farm animals. The description below focuses only on the front walkway.
The client, new to the house, played a very interactive role in the design. The landscape had not been touched in over a decade and much of it was past the point of salvaging. Starting with a clean slate, we were able to create a landscape that reflects her personality and lifestyle.
The view from the front door. The linear qualities of the bluestone patio are juxtaposed with the natural curves of the Goshen stone. This element is repeated in the landscape in multiple other locations. The gardens were also redone, trees pruned and turf installed.
The view of the front door from the parking area.
The walls and pergola create a sense of enclosure that separates the parking area from the front yard.
Hand-cut Goshen stones, many over 500 pounds, are fitted together on a deep gravel base.
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