by Windsor Companies
St Paul / Minneapolis, MN, US 55109 · 83 photos
Windsor Companies
http://www.windsorcompanies.com

The entire grounds of this Lake Minnetonka home was renovated as part of a major home remodel.

The orientation of the entrance was improved to better align automobile traffic. The new permeable driveway is built of recycled clay bricks placed on gravel. The remainder of the front yard is organized by soft lawn spaces and large Birch trees. The entrance to the home is accentuated by masses of annual flowers that frame the bluestone steps.

On the lake side of the home a secluded, private patio offers refuge from the more publicly viewed backyard.

This project earned Windsor Companies a Grand Honor award and Judge's Choice by the Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association.

Photos by Paul Crosby.

 
This photo has 2 questions
dragon88 wrote:
what is the name of the paving which is used here > »
· Comment · 5 months ago
jc6541 wrote:
Love the ground cover. Is it pachysandra? If so, do you need to water it much and what type of light »
· Comment · 6 months ago
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added by Annie Thornton to Great Design Plant: River Birch
Botanical name: Betula nigraCommon names: River birch, black birch, water birchOrigin: Native to the eastern United StatesUSDA zones: 3 to 9 (find your zone)Water requirement: Moderate to wet soil; adapts to stream banks (as its common name implies) and poor soilsLight requirement: Full sun to partial shadeMature size: 40 to 70 feet tallBenefits and tolerances: Fast-growing, disease-resistant choice for riparian buffers to curb stream erosion and improve biodiversity; leaves are a larval food source for swallowtail butterflies and other insects; seeds attract numerous birds and other wildlifeSeasonal interest: Year-round; beautiful yellow fall colorWhen to plant: Early spring to late fall
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driveway lined with trees
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love the bark and shape
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Pachysandra
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viejas driveway side planting
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trees for driveways
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Nice entrance
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Driveway
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River Birch trees
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border the driveway
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River birch
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in front of house
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love the birch trees
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brick
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Garden
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pavers,birch lawn
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Side yard
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Fruit Trees
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Nice and sleek.
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Birches
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curb
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Tree border for driveway
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Trees
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tree
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River Birch - stream banks
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river birch bed
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Brick
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River birch
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Driveway
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Outdoors
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Landscape
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Patio? or too full? Or elsewhere
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Really like Birch. Possible one somewhere in front of house with light?
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like the way the trees are placed in the grass
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brick driveway
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tree lined fence
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Birch trees along driveway
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Idea of birches along vacant lot by drive?
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river birch
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Along right side of driveway
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peeling bark
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Driveway
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Lines thru
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multi- trunked birch tree in lawn for front garden
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River birch along driveway up to house
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lighter planting against the hedge
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River Birch
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birch tree line
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River birches
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brick walkway
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want to walk.
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Line of birch trees
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River Birch
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Pavers �� brick ����
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love the lined trees following the curve of the pathway.
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Birch
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Trees
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birch
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river birch (2) will turn yellow
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birch
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Landscaping
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garden
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River birch
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Pavers
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birch trees, giant arborvitae, ground cover
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use of river birch
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birch tree lined driveway
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River birch likes wet soil!
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birches
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Driveway.
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Driveway trees
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river birch
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Along driveway?
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River Birch Tree
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This is it
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Birch
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Trees - what are these?
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Piękne chodniki
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Driveway
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Would look great all along Buckingham!
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Birch Trees
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edging between neighor and trees
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River Birch
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Birch trees
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River birch good landscaping tree
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Love these river birch trees!
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trees lining driveway
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River birch
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River birch
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line of trees
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simple birch in grass
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river birch
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River Birch
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River birch tree
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Entrance on the driveway
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drive lined with birch trees
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Trees
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Drive
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for side of drive?
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Grouping of trees along drive
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Driveway
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The Tree Border
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good for driveways and water areas
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tuin
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Driveway edge
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screening and trees
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river birch
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tree
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exteriorlandscape
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Pavers driveway
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River Birch
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pavers
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Great trees to separate my yard from the neighbors yards.
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The Drive way
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river birch trees
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driveway and trees
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Driveway
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Driveway
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Pachysandra terminalis 'Green Carpet' & Annabelle hydrangeas in the other photo of the exterior of this house
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Edge of driveway and trees lining the driveway
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River Birch
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these kind of birch trees
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river birch trees2
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River Birches 2
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the driveway
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Yard next to newborns to right when facing house
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birch
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River birch
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Driveway
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River Birch, Betula nigra
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river birch
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path & contrast between lawn and soil
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around trees and brick walkway
added by Elaine Babiy to landscape ideas (5 months ago)
Botanical name: Betula nigra Common names: River birch, black birch, water birch Origin: Native to the eastern United States USDA zones: 3 to 9 (find your zone) Water requirement: Moderate to wet soil; adapts to stream banks (as its common name implies) and poor soils Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 40 to 70 feet tall Benefits and tolerances: Fast-growing, disease-resistant choice for riparian buffers to curb stream erosion and improve biodiversity; leaves are a larval food source for swallowtail butterflies and other insects; seeds attract numerous birds and other wildlife Seasonal interest: Year-round; beautiful yellow fall color When to plant: Early spring to late fall
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Botanical name: Betula nigra Common names: River birch, black birch, water birch Origin: Native to the eastern United States USDA zones: 3 to 9 (find your zone) Water requirement: Moderate to wet soil; adapts to stream banks (as its common name implies) and poor soils Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 40 to 70 feet tall Benefits and tolerances: Fast-growing, disease-resistant choice for riparian buffers to curb stream erosion and
added by kroog24 to kroog24's Ideas (5 months ago)
Botanical name: Betula nigra Common names: River birch, black birch, water birch Origin: Native to the eastern United States USDA zones: 3 to 9 (find your zone) Water requirement: Moderate to wet soil; adapts to stream banks (as its common name implies) and poor soils Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 40 to 70 feet tall Benefits and tolerances: Fast-growing, disease-
added by christietoo to CHRISTINA'S GARDEN IDEAS (5 months ago)
BIRCH Botanical name: Betula nigra Common names: River birch, black birch, water birch Origin: Native to the eastern United States USDA zones: 3 to 9 (find your zone) Water requirement: Moderate to wet soil; adapts to stream banks (as its common name implies) and poor soils Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 40 to 70 feet tall Benefits and tolerances: Fast-growing, disease-resistant choice for riparian buffers to curb stream erosion and improve biodiversity; leaves are a larval food source for swallowtail butterflies and other insects; seeds attract numerous birds and other wildlife Seasonal interest: Year-round; beautiful yellow fall color When to plant: Early spring to late fall
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river birch
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River Birch
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river birch + drive/walk color
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Along driveway
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Tree to be located near Pool.
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Birch trees
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pavers, brick, river birch
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riverbirch
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River Birch
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River birch
added by trinityfreedman to Exteriors (5 months ago)
River birch recommended as great tree resistant to insects, etc
added by nbankhead to Garden (5 months ago)
River birch trees along creek
added by Keoka Duangprachanh to knk1's ideas (5 months ago)
something u could do with the trees
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like the pavers on driveway
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River birch
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Jardin
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Botanical name: Betula nigra Common names: River birch, black birch, water birch Origin: Native to the eastern United States USDA zones: 3 to 9 (find your zone) Water requirement: Moderate to wet soil; adapts to stream banks (as its common name implies) and poor soils Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 40 to 70 feet tall Benefits and tolerances: Fast-growing, disease-resistant choice for riparian buffers to curb stream erosion and improve biodiversity; leaves are a larval food source for swallowtail butterflies and other insects; seeds attract numerous birds and other wildlife Seasonal interest: Year-round; beautiful yellow fall color When to plant: Early spring to late fall
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Fast growing all year round interest TREES
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River birch and grass
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river burch for driveway
added by gloriajb to gloriajb's ideas (5 months ago)
paver drive and possible hosta in front of the hedge trees
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note the benefits of this tree
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River birch
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Beautiful
added by sandylew to sandylew's ideas (5 months ago)
One of my favorite types of trees....The Birch Tree. I also like the brick pavers with stone border.
added by tijoda to Plantation Home Ideas (5 months ago)
I know we have lots of trees on the lots, but I sure do like these river birches along the driveway.
added by wdismuke to wdismuke's ideas (5 months ago)
To right of drive with myrtles then ground cover and line of bushes to far right
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Landscape
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Betula nigra, RIVER BIRCH
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backyard - birch trees
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Consider Birch trees Eridge side perimeter
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River Birch trees
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Botanical name: Betula nigra Common names: River birch, black birch, water birch Origin: Native to the eastern United States USDA zones: 3 to 9 (find your zone) Water requirement: Moderate to wet soil; adapts to stream banks (as its common name implies) and poor soils Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 40 to 70 feet tall Benefits and tolerances: Fast-growing, disease-resistant choice for riparian buffers to curb stream erosion and improve biodiversity; leaves are a larval food source for swallowtail butterflies and other insects; seeds attract numerous birds and other wildlife Seasonal interest: Year-round; beautiful yellow fall color When to plant: Early spring to late fall
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river birch
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neat idea
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River birch
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River birch. Beautiful and interesting all year
added by susiejones to Garden (5 months ago)
multi trunk trees in own small gardens
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like walkway pavers
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Garden driveway layout
added by wconnect to wconnect - Lanscaping (5 months ago)
River birch (Betula nigra) is a one of the best trees for year-round interest. With its multicolored papery bark that peels away from the trunk, this North American native species is a great choice for a driveway entrance, backyard habitat or woodland edge. And its ability to thrive in moist conditions makes it especially valuable where drainage is a concern.
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River Birch, black birch, or water birch
added by christineleach to christineleach's ideas (5 months ago)
border stone ideas
added by Wade Design | Landscaping to Plant Combinations (5 months ago)
River birch
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Love the river birch
added by rjladwig to Landscape (5 months ago)
River Birch Botanical name: Betula nigra Common names: River birch, black birch, water birch Origin: Native to the eastern United States USDA zones: 3 to 9 (find your zone) Water requirement: Moderate to wet soil; adapts to stream banks (as its common name implies) and poor soils Light requirement: Full sun to partial shade Mature size: 40 to 70 feet tall Benefits and tolerances: Fast-growing, disease-resistant choice for riparian buffers to curb stream erosion and improve biodiversity; leaves are a larval food source for swallowtail butterflies and other insects; seeds attract numerous birds and other wildlife Seasonal interest: Year-round; beautiful yellow fall color When to plant: Early spring to late fall
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brick driveway
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like pavers
added by corybradley to Cory's Outside Home Remodel (5 months ago)
brick driveway
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love the clean lines and grass bordering the driveway
added by Ted Ward Construction to tedeward's ideas (5 months ago)
The brickset of the border.
added by ajloop01 to drive, gardens, stonework (5 months ago)
like pavers and trees. neatness of driveway
added by dkvulcan to outdoor spaces (5 months ago)
The birch trees make a nice back drop for the driveway and also a good way to incorporate something different other than ponderosa pine
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trees, river birch
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Brick pavers, neat grass, simple around the trees
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Love the drive way lined with trees,