Make arrival clear
A direct, comfortable walking route stays distinct from the planted areas. The clear edge keeps the approach legible as planting changes through the seasons.
Four-Season Entry
An arrival that changes with the year.
The starting point.
An entry garden is seen every day, including the months when very little is flowering. The design puts the lasting shapes first: an inviting path, a branching tree, standing grasses and a clear relationship to the front door.
The design idea.
A gently curved walk moves through layered planting. Bark, seed heads and the winter outline of small trees give the garden a presence beyond the growing season.
Plant for the quiet months
Branching form, stems and grasses carry the composition after flowers fade. Seasonal interest is distributed across the whole garden.
Leave room to mature
Plants are considered at their eventual size. Clearances around the walk and doorway matter as much as the first season’s appearance.
Close to the ground.
Planting character
Serviceberry, redtwig dogwood, little bluestem and persistent seed heads form the palette. Branching form and persistent stems carry the planting through the quiet months.
Material palette
Pale sandstone walking surfaces and restrained stone edges, selected and detailed for the site’s conditions.
A garden for your home begins with your site, priorities and the way you want to spend time outside.
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