This underutilized side yard was narrow and sloping.
The water from a meandering stream spills into a pond which wraps around a cantilevered deck to create the ultimate water feature.	Converting this four family rental into a single family home requires major renovations both inside and out.	Sweeping gardens, terraced retaining walls and a wraparound porch bring this grand dame into scale with its surroundings.
Crumbling walls were repaired but remained an eyesore.	Garden islands minimize the wall’s dominance while creating lawn nooks ideal for seating.	New garage needed to relate to both the house and adjoining property.
Circular brickwork and curved stone retaining walls create a multifunctional space as well as a dynamic asthetic.	This newly renovated home needed guest parking with access to the front door.	A peastone parking area was established by building a retaining wall with steps and arbor, inviting guests to the main entry.
After renovation, this expanded Cape was left with a steeply sloping driveway and no access to the front door.	A series of retaining walls allows for a gentle driveway to wrap around the side of this home. Tiered plantings surround a walkway leading to a new deck and the main entry.	Cars parking in front of this center entrance colonial felt as if they were in the front yard.
Separated by gardens and hedges, cars are now screened from view. Lush intimate gardens wraps around house to side terrace and harbor views.	New construction on Marblehead Harbor left this seaside lot in need of love.	A large bluestone patio extending from the house leads to the large play lawn. Beyond, a small cocktail terrace is perched over the seawall and surrounded by seaside native plants. The new pier and dock are accessible by large stone flagging and seaside vegetation.
Parallel walkways to side by side doors were confusing to guests.	Stepping stone paths extend from patio area to create a hierarchy between main entry and mudroom door.	The back lawn and beds seem empty and not well connected to either the house or each other.
Simple peastone paths and circular beds define smaller spaces within the larger yard.	This steep slope leading to the water’s edge was difficult to traverse.	Three sets of field stone steps are surrounded by plants and separated by grass landings. Climbing the hill is now a pleasure.
Set below the grade of the street, this house needed an inviting entrance that did not feel like walking into a pit.	The new entry courtyard takes advantage of the surrounding higher grade by housing a waterfall and koi pond. The sunken patio has great privacy and is ideal for outdoor dining.	This house, perched high above the yard, needed a connection to land without a big retaining wall expense.
Large boulders from the site were used as rip rap while large flat stones were used to create steps. The soil pockets were heavily planted with slope stabilizing plant material to create a natural looking embankment.	This entry was uncomfortably hot and exposed in full sun.	The charming new porch provides shade while overlooking a lush garden full of sun-loving perennials and ground covers. Five varieties of thyme grow among the stepping stones.
Ever have one side of your house you never want to go to? This narrow strip was overtaken by a privet hedge and too shady for grass.	A meandering peastone path now connects front driveway to backyard patio and play space.	A new addition with French doors required an exterior alteration.
An upper patio was created matching existing field stone. Granite steps were turned and set to coordinate with new, upper set.	This client wanted to lighten the look of his front steps and create a dynamic entry.	Water now flows below a granite bridge and will wend its way to a waterfall and fish pond. Lush gardens frame the water feature from above.
Proposed pool was exposed to intrusive views from 3 surrounding homes.	Lush plantings and container gardens add warmth and intimacy to this pool, space and outdoor eating area.	This fenced in flagstone patio housed a large garbage shed and blocked views to the ocean beyond. Intrusive views from the neighbor’s porch felt disturbing.
The new kitchen courtyard has herbs and veggies growing in pots on the sunny deck. Italian Tufo stone creates a patio surface, fountain and retaining wall. Bamboo growing 40’ tall provides privacy while remaining contained in a raised bed.	This home towered over the backyard while offering little charm.	A new deck and steps now lead to a pond side patio and woodland garden.
This underutilized side yard was narrow and sloping.	The water from a meandering stream spills into a pond which wraps around a cantilevered deck to create the ultimate water feature.	Barren sandy soil seemed unable to support plant life in this windswept environment.
Hydrangeas thrive and are happiest in this seaside environment.
The front of this newly constructed home needed front yard definition.	A circular, pea stone drive connects to the garage while providing room for lawns, gardens and walkways.	This client was looking for a connection between their family room and a sunny outdoor corner of their yard.
The addition of French doors and steps now lead to an outdoor living room and kitchen set on a bluestone patio.	Awkward grades and an unexciting patio prevented this family from entertaining outdoors.	Set above a fieldstone wall, the new dining area overlooks a shade garden adjacent to the larger lawn and play space.
The mature hemlock canopy inhibited optimal use of the space below.	Shade loving perennials and shrubs border a fieldstone path, creating an enchanting passage.