From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Landscape
In back of the pool house, Susan Cohan chose the wall’s stone to harmonize with, but not match, the structure. In early spring, the bed holds a profusion of blooming […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Landscape
Reclaimed granite curbs form steps in the sloping lawn near a naturalistic planting (ornamental grasses, peegee hydrangeas, yarrow and more) that’s designed to be viewed from the pool. Landscape designer […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
En Garde – Landscape
Most of the planter walls were built at seat height for those who want to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Pellegrini included flowers in a variety of colors in her […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
Summertime Strong – Landscape
Most of the planter walls were built at seat height for those who want to sit and enjoy the surroundings. Pellegrini included flowers in a variety of colors in her […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
Summertime Strong – Landscape
Hydrangeas bring bold color to the summer landscape.
From the June/July 2017 Issue
Summertime Strong – Teak Boardwalks
Curved teak “boardwalks” cross the stone tiles of the pool deck.
From the June/July 2017 Issue
Summertime Strong – Fire Feature
Plantings soften the hardscape of the pool area. The fire pit has a 3-inch-thick cap cut from a single slab of bluestone. Custom cushions on the hand-tooled semicircular granite sofa […]
From the June/July 2017 Issue
Summertime Strong – Pool
The beach entry pool gently integrates with its surroundings and is framed by a stone wall and plantings.
From the June/July 2017 Issue
Summertime Strong – Pergola
A pergola offers a bit of shade on sunny days. A fire pit offers a bit of warmth on chilly nights.