Landscapes
for Modern Life
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The program for this 2,500-square-foot rear yard neatly addresses a compact area and the client’s requirements for entertaining. A small cocktail pool, lounge area, and screened-in porch with a cantilevered roof unify the outdoor space and offer variety and flexibility. Highly designed components and materials, such as the fire pit in the lounge, floating stepping-stones in the pool, and bluestone pavers in subtle patterns provide interest. Two separate water features are visually captivating and also provide a sound buffer from neighboring properties. The porch is large enough to seat six and a Malm style gas fireplace makes it an enticing room during the colder months. Privacy is achieved with lush plantings of hornbeam, arborvitae, and maples. A secondary layer of flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses, and perennials are planted in patterns to mimic the geometry of the pool and surrounding hardscaping.' />