Sweeping perennial borders frame a classic estate lawn, where a white bridge and mature oaks anchor long views toward the home.
Lush Shade Border
Shade-loving ferns, hostas, and astilbe blanket the understory, forming a soft tapestry of color and foliage on the woodland edge.
Garden Bridge Approach
A white garden bridge sits nestled among lush astilbe and foliage plantings, offering a charming transition from lawn to woodland garden.
Dry Creek Garden Layers
A naturalistic dry-creek bed winds through layered perennials and native plantings, creating texture and movement throughout the landscape.
Lake Geneva (before 1/5)
This grand property in Lake Geneva was rich with possibilities. However, time had taken its toll on the existing landscape. Vast amounts of buckthorn were crowding out more desirable plantings. A creekbed, which provided necessary drainage, cut the garden in half. And much of the hardscape was in need of repair.
What’s more, the homeowners’ colorful personalities didn’t have the opportunity to shine through. The approach to the home along a winding, tree-lined drive lacked variety and visual appeal, and they hadn’t really had a chance to put their own stamp on the landscape.
Lake Geneva (before 2/5)
Lake Geneva (before 3/5)
Lake Geneva (before 4/5)
Lake Geneva (before 5/5)
A Lake Geneva Welcome
Straight lines were replaced with friendly curves.