Stunning Formal Garden in Winnetka, Illinois
Boxwood shrubs enclose perennial plant beds overflowing with hydrangeas. Daylilies and astilbe add punches of color. Shade flowers and a variety of trees add color and texture to the landscape.
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Crushed Stone Driveway in Winnetka
This crushed stone driveway is made from decomposed granite and lends a gracious air to an expansive driveway and parking surface. Fieldstone slabs delineate the edges of the driveway and parking lot, gradually giving way to the red crushed stone used in walking paths throughout the landscape. An attractive and practical choice, crushed stone is...
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Professionally Maintained Landscape in Winnetka, Illinois
A winding boxwood hedge adds structure to the landscape. The shrubs, lush perennials and turf are carefully manicured and managed for optimal health and beauty. Soil treatment keeps the hydrangeas pink to harmonize with the home and nearby astilbe.
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Winnetka Bluestone Patio Draws Focus to a Garden Fountain
Arced lines and a bronze garden fountain soften the geometry of the formal landscape, while adding the relaxing sounds of water to the classic setting. A focal point among the intersecting stone pathways and green borders, the garden fountain is an unexpected yet fitting addition. Water features and statuary are often incorporated into landscapes inspired...
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Garden Statue Enhances a Formal Winnetka Landscape
Garden art, such as this classically inspired garden statue, adds interest to the order and organization of a formal estate garden. The garden statue becomes the focal point of the many linear views created by hardscape walls, bluestone patios, grassy walkways and boxwood hedges. In more formal settings, statuary enhances the personality of the landscape....
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Winnetka Shady Pathway Garden
Green foliage and trees, punctuated by orange daylilies and purple salvia, bring interest to a shady pathway garden. Diverse hues and textures ensure that the view from the casual decomposed granite pathway changes with every step.
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Daylilies Star in Winnetka Perennial Bed
Lush plantings of white hydrangeas, red-orange daylilies and pink astilbe add lightness and color to the classic garden space. Foliage in a variety of shapes, heights and colors contribute texture and depth.
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Winnetka Red Brick Paver Patio and Outdoor Room
Arranged on an expanse of red brick pavers, this outdoor dining area feels cozy, as if it’s ensconced in its own outdoor room. The herringbone pattern—reminiscent of a fine parquet dining room floor—is enclosed within rectangular bluestone slabs. This is an unexpected approach, as bluestone fields and red brick paver accents are used elsewhere on...
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Formal Boxwood Hedges in Winnetka
Carefully manicured boxwood hedges follow the geometric lines of the stone wall and the home’s exterior. Annual flowers are planted in pockets to add pops of color.
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Natural Stone Steps Connect Entertaining Areas in Winnetka
Bluestone steps, supported by fieldstone slabs, mirror the angles and proportions of the home’s architecture.
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