When a client is able to express their basic needs and criteria for their space, it allows the Outdoor Craftsmen landscape design team to draw up some very creative solutions. Separated into three primary outdoor living areas, the exterior of this suburban home was transformed into a personal sanctuary where the lady of the house is in her own haven of gardening. The kids have their space with play areas and a hot tub that are close to mom's watchful eye. These areas were specifically designed to one day be able to expand into the garden as the family grows. The free-form deck with boulders and water feature is closely connected to the outdoor kitchen. Flowing lawns lead to a gracious yet rustic patio and fire pit where the man of the house can entertain.

A tapestry of weaving stems, together with voluptuous, fragrant and multi-petalled flowers add to the romanticism of this garden. Blowsy peonies and "old fashioned" rambling roses grow into billowy shapes against walls, above doors, and trailing from the garden walls and trellis on top of the Summerhouse. Free-flowering and self seeding plant choices help to continue naturalising the garden for the future ...defining the naturalistic approach of this city garden. Photography : Steven Wooster

Phil Steinhauer

Request Free QuoteThe roses and day-lilies are deadheaded to allow continuous blooms throughout the season. The rose beds are supplemented with a compost amendment giving the plants the need nutritional feeding without having to rely on artificial fertilizers. Since the plant material near the house depends more on texture and shapes than color. The maintenance team has to make sure that this visual hierarchy is preserved by carefully shaping each plant to either distinguish itself or to gracefully flow into one another.

A traditional garden in the French style that contains fruits, berries, herbs, cutting, and vegetable garden.

Relaxing tropical loggia designed by Kemble Interiors. Photography by Brantley Photography

Covered Structure, outdoor fire place, stone work, water feature, outdoor living space, forest gardening, pathway, Mega-Arbel pavers, deck, flower pots, hot tub, paver steps, outdoor heater, RTF sod, native plants, wood storage, fire pit, vegetable garden.

This project featured a sunken hot tub. For more photos pf this project view the album ' Country Pool Makeover'

A classic upper east side terrace garden features horizontal slat ipe fencing, custom metal-clad planter boxes and formal plantings. Ceramic feature planters add a punch of color and interest to the neutral furniture selections.

Howard Roberts

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: SKD Architects | Photography: Landmark Photography | Landscaping: TOPO LLC

Garden

Traditional Painted Inset Cabinetry with all the classic details