Viburnum

Hydrangeas, hostas, vinca and impatiens thrive in the shade.

Discrete seating areas encourages guests to mingle.

Large drifts of a few plants can have a huge impact. An Art-Lover’s Paradise Northbrook, Illinois In a phased renovation, the Van Zelst team completely refreshed this modern estate’s breathtaking gardens and entertaining areas, ultimately earning a silver Illinois Award for Landscape Design in 2009. One of the larger projects was the removal of an […]

Stone veneer and bluestone walls double as benches.

Linear bluestone harmonizes with the home design.

A paver-laid patio serves as a vast outdoor room.

Gravel and bluestone set the stage for socializing.

A fanciful planter personalizes a shady corner.