Woodland Oasis

 

Nestled in a private woodland setting, the twin pagoda-style buildings of this residence are minutes from Edgartown's bustling commercial district, yet feel worlds away. The goal of the design was to integrate a new pool, spa, patio and office into the existing property. The landscape design incorporated designated spaces for both dining and lounging, while ensuring a harmonious flow between them. Woodland and ornamental plantings surround the serene family retreat, creating a seamless connection to the natural environment.

 

A field stone pathway gracefully connects the patio of the main house with the newly built pool area.

The pool area is surrounded by lush gardens and filtered sunlight from nearby trees, providing a captivating natural retreat.

To enhance the comfort of this cozy lounge area, a sun shade sail was installed to provide a tranquil refuge from the sun.

It’s hard to beat the ornamental and ecological benefits of Clethra alnifolia, commonly called summersweet because if its sweet smelling blooms. Loved by pollinators but ignored by deer, drought and disease resistant, this hardy native shrub is
Sweet Annabelle
Had to learn a whole new plant palette for the design for this North Hollywood bungalow project
Hard to beat the vibrant blooms of Asclepias tuberosa, known by the common name butterfly weed. This beautiful native is a nectar source for Monarch butterflies and a host plant for them to lay their eggs.
“A garden without a viburnum is akin to life without music and art.” Michael Dirr. Viburnum dentatum, arrowwood viburnum.
Hard at work installing new bluestone patio
Sanguinaria canadensis, known by the common name bloodroot, is a lovely native spring ephemeral. Love the way the leaf is giving the flower a hug as it emerges on this chilly spring day.
During Earth Week 2020, I am so grateful for the trees that clean our air and mark our seasons. #earthday2020
Beautiful moss is a harbinger of spring.
“Each of has the power and the responsibility to fix barren landscapes,” Doug Tallamy told an overflow crowd at Harvard University last week. Read more about what Tallamy said on my blog at the link in my bio.
A new public park on the former site of Anthony’s Pier 4 restaurant in Boston’s Seaport district. The park offers a respite from the busy seaport streets and a front row seat to the Boston Harbor waterfront. @reedhilderbrand @icaboston
Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’ in winter sunlight
“A beech forest is perhaps the most awe inspiring sight in the natural world,” writes Michael Dirr. Fagus grandiflora, American beech.
Eurybia divaricata, white wood aster, is a must have for the fall garden. A lovely New England native!
Looking forward to seeing the new green spaces being designed in Boston. Join us on October 2nd at the Roxbury Innovation Center. @cogdesignlandscape
Harvested 30 bulbs of garlic this morning
A Rhododendron specimen on the estate of Horatio Hollis Hunnewell, a railroad financier and amateur botanist who is credited with popularizing the now prolific shrub in the United States.
The bright green foliage and lavender flowers of Polemenium caereleum, Jacob’s ladder, brighten shady corners of the garden
Fothergilla gardenii
Fiddleheads unfurling