Bluestone chips and Dragon’s Blood sedum create a casual air.
Carefully Curated Hardscape
Glenview, Illinois
It happens all too often, but one of the reasons Van Zelst was brought in for this project was to replace an improperly installed paver driveway. Once we saw the previous workmanship firsthand, we weren’t surprised that it had failed.
Together, the Van Zelst team and the homeowners considered more than a dozen paver options before deciding on reclaimed clay pavers. These offered a weathered, variegated look that beautifully complement the home’s exterior and, installed by our in-house team, will perform for generations to come.
Because the property isn’t expansive, we were sure to maximize every bit of available space. For example, the spa features a waterfall off one side, adding greater interest to the landscape. Secluded by shrubs and perennials, the Lannon stone and bluestone structure blends beautifully with the environment.
Bluestone is used in other ways as well—as the floor of a formal outdoor dining room and broken up by creeping thyme, Dragon’s Blood sedum and bluestone chips for more casual walkways.
To complete the scene, dramatic plantings frame gathering areas with swaths of green, pink and white.
