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Winchester, MA, US 01890 · 1273 photos
Front Ridge Residence
A rural hillside residence in Downeast Maine serves as a model for regenerating fragmented native plant communities and restoring damaged site systems. Sensible land management practices guide the homeowner’s efforts to rehabilitate expansive areas of mown lawn. Spaces carved from the landscape overlook stunning panoramic regional views, while new plantings define edges and thresholds. Brilliant seasonal drama is heightened along mown paths meandering through a rich tapestry of managed native meadow.
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added by Becky Harris to Landscape Tour: Two Acres of Rural Hillside in Maine
Here is a good look at the rugosa roses in the shrub borders. "Rugosas are spectacular in the fall," says Cunningham. "The foliage is a lemon-butter yellow, and the rose hips turn a beautiful cranberry color."
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The garden's edge is gradual. Instead of an abrupt end of lawn, casually (but thoughtfully) placed shrubs signal the boundaries of the garden.
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In the foreground, the landscape architect planned out more manicured elements: a diverse mix of perennial colors, textures and shapes, providing interest throughout three seasons. In the distance are views of Acadia National Park and Blue Hill Mountain.
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Views. When a landscape is oriented to take advantage of framed views and vistas, it feels doubly abundant. This gorgeous semiwild landscape is exposed to the elements and has a seemingly endless perspective. The cloud-filled sky is invited into the open scheme, lending a sense of drama. Everything is oriented outward, including the suggestion of a grassy trail leading to the world's edge.
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Wild & natural shrub use.
added by Modern Age Designs, LLC to Home Exteriors (8 days ago)
beautiful views
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lawn combined with borders
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Different colored shrubs
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natural landscape
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Massifs de rosiers sauvages
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backyard
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Edges soft
added by Don DeWees to Managed Meadow (13 days ago)
This shrub mass placed in front of the septic tank lids will hide them and move your eye to the managed meadow sloping up behind
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ocean view carden
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color, feel
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trava i žbunje
added by Dan Davidson to Landscape Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Beautiful colored plants adds contrast to all the green.
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view
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part of the farm1
added by sunumariam to Landscaping (5 weeks ago)
Green & pretty
added by makeuplady to Krista's garden (5 weeks ago)
Krista's garden
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the plants and color
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Rugosa roses
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Landscaping
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Big pink flowering bus
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Large space placement
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gorgeous setting/picture
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native species for backyard
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hill or by back barn
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Details
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Flowers
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In my dreams
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landscaping
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color variety
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style
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This is a nice view.
added by Stella Sykes to stella_sykes's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Peace
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shurbs in center of swath of grass
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Garden
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circle bed
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love this photo beautyful
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Splashes of color
added by tammylynngardner to tammylynngardner's Ideas (2 months ago)
Love the view!
added by lyndakay02 to lyndakay02's ideas (2 months ago)
View
added by susankelsbree to susankelsbree's Ideas (2 months ago)
lovely!
added by richiemccaskey to richiemccaskey's ideas (2 months ago)
i want this garden
added by lorar to garden deas (2 months ago)
This could so be our backyard down by the river!!
added by Kathee Lyndon to Outdoors (2 months ago)
rosa rugosa for the fenceline!
added by caiafam to landscaping (3 months ago)
I like the purple and pink plants
added by qtpie727 to qtpie727's ideas (3 months ago)
Landscape
added by shepton2 to Fredston garden (3 months ago)
rosa rugosa - hardy
added by bruceldavis to bruceldavis's Ideas (3 months ago)
Greens and colors
added by finestra to finestra's garden ideas (3 months ago)
garden
added by Michelle Miller to monkeymill's ideas (3 months ago)
A VIEW!
added by angiebriccty3 to angiebriccty3's Ideas (3 months ago)
Landscape
added by Buzz Neil to buzz_neil's Ideas (3 months ago)
Schrubs
added by jayzet to jayzet’s ideas (3 months ago)
landscaping
added by eiermanl to Garden (3 months ago)
Gorgeous garden 2
added by skillians to skillians's Ideas (3 months ago)
Lovely
added by feiheli to feiheli's Favorites (3 months ago)
i know it says it's maine, but it reminds me of NC!
added by Loretta Arthur to loretta_arthur's ideas (3 months ago)
Love the layout of this garden
added by vlinderfee to vlinderfee's Ideas (3 months ago)
Mind the view...
added by nataliesimon to nataliesimon's Ideas (3 months ago)
So beautiful
added by mcleodjess to mcleodjess's Ideas (3 months ago)
Shrubs
added by Ronald Conklin to ronald_conklin's ideas (3 months ago)
front yard
added by ramkelawan to ramkelawan's ideas (3 months ago)
Shrub ideas
added by smithcourte to Actual Use (4 months ago)
backyard
added by Fusebox designs to larryhamilton's ideas (4 months ago)
Garden
added by pochanthavong to pochanthavong's ideas (4 months ago)
xk
added by rmressler to Garden (4 months ago)
I can see this off to the SW corner of the tree row.
added by Cindy Alvarez to Landscape (4 months ago)
Beautiful how designer incorporated perennial garden, turf gras and meadow grasses all within the shared space
added by emstyle13 to Garden (4 months ago)
open spaces
added by kwinink to Landscaping/Garden (4 months ago)
The garden's edge is gradual. Instead of an abrupt end of lawn, casually (but thoughtfully) placed shrubs signal the boundaries of the garden.
added by Susan N Scott to LANDSCAPING | GARDENING (4 months ago)
Hillside
added by bethwolf1957 to bethwolf1957's ideas (4 months ago)
Beautiful garden
added by kwoodrow to Robert Walker Garden Ideas (4 months ago)
Combination of lawn and native plantings.
added by lindarudd to 988 dead indian memorial rd. (4 months ago)
non formal edging
added by alfeicao to gardens (4 months ago)
Views. When a landscape is oriented to take advantage of framed views and vistas, it feels doubly abundant. This gorgeous semiwild landscape is exposed to the elements and has a seemingly endless perspective. The cloud-filled sky is invited into the open scheme, lending a sense of drama. Everything is oriented outward, including the suggestion of a grassy trail leading to the world's edge.
added by kenedy2u to kenedy2u's ideas (4 months ago)
Nice
added by Marcela Valenzuela to marcela_valenzuela's ideas (4 months ago)
garden part of nature
added by nickyeskye to nickyeskye's ideas (4 months ago)
Does this lead to the OCEAN?
added by rtagrey to rtagrey's Ideas (4 months ago)
so beautiful - a garden
added by shelby510 to shelby510's ideas (4 months ago)
Landscape
added by pamhaines to pamhaines's ideas (4 months ago)
When a landscape is oriented to take advantage of framed views and vistas, it feels doubly abundant. This gorgeous semiwild landscape is exposed to the elements and has a seemingly endless perspective. The cloud-filled sky is invited into the open scheme, lending a sense of drama. Everything is oriented outward, including the suggestion of a grassy trail leading to the world's edge.
added by Rhonda Mcgraw Lister to webuser_4727's Ideas (4 months ago)
Personal layout
added by thecranes to thecranes's ideas (4 months ago)
view for landscaping
added by jellin to jellin's ideas (4 months ago)
Flowers
added by cherylx6 to cherylx6's ideas (4 months ago)
landscape-2
added by 2187 to 2187's ideas (4 months ago)
TODO
added by terikoklas to terikoklas's Ideas (4 months ago)
Love the plants
added by lwoodall0707 to Ideas to be moved later (4 months ago)
Just gorgeous
added by maggiemom to maggiemom's Favorites (4 months ago)
I love the scenic vista and use of wildflowers.
added by Susan Gunn to susanegunn's ideas (4 months ago)
Views. When a landscape is oriented to take advantage of framed views and vistas, it feels doubly abundant. This gorgeous semiwild landscape is exposed to the elements and has a seemingly endless perspective. The cloud-filled sky is invited into the open scheme, lending a sense of drama. Everything is oriented outward, including the suggestion of a grassy trail leading to the world's edge.
added by enidmare to enidmare's Favorites (4 months ago)
landscpe
added by 1sunshine29 to Flowers and Grasses in Garden (4 months ago)
Awesome!
added by kknight2624 to Garden Idea Book (4 months ago)
This view is beautiful
added by dexter06 to dexter06's ideas (4 months ago)
garden
added by Lijaw Shresthacharya to lijaw's garden (4 months ago)
Views. When a landscape is oriented to take advantage of framed views and vistas, it feels doubly abundant. This gorgeous semiwild landscape is exposed to the elements and has a seemingly endless perspective. The cloud-filled sky is invited into the open scheme, lending a sense of drama. Everything is oriented outward, including the suggestion of a grassy trail leading to the world's edge.
added by Jiji to Possible ideas (4 months ago)
The perfect view!
added by ccwalts5 to Outdoors (4 months ago)
Beautiful...
added by dkmg2 to exterior (4 months ago)
Views
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Like
added by kkcopper to exterior (4 months ago)
beautiful
added by akrportland to Front right space (4 months ago)
fence row
added by grannax3 to landscape (4 months ago)
for backyard
added by cottage941 to cottage941's ideas (4 months ago)
garden & sky
added by ggouvernante to landscaping (4 months ago)
plant idee voor achter
added by wdhobgood to Landscaping (4 months ago)
Endlessness
added by lgj7f to lgj7f's Ideas (4 months ago)
Frame the view
added by alsummerlin to alsummerlin's Ideas (4 months ago)
vista, space
added by elicerioj to elicerioj's ideas (4 months ago)
you can feel the air even in the picture
added by yaya11142 to yaya11142's ideas (4 months ago)
Greenery, Need Variety
added by heatherh005 to heatherh005's ideas (4 months ago)
When a landscape is oriented to take advantage of framed views and vistas, it feels doubly abundant. This gorgeous semiwild landscape is exposed to the elements and has a seemingly endless perspective. The cloud-filled sky is invited into the open scheme, lending a sense of drama. Everything is oriented outward, including the suggestion of a grassy trail leading to the world's edge.
added by kthomson89 to garden (4 months ago)
separate beds
added by scribble to scribble's ideas (4 months ago)
Beautiful
added by carden58 to carden58's Ideas (4 months ago)
Hydrangeas in front and back deck
added by billinmi to Bill's Ideas for Outside/Dan (4 months ago)
this is glorious
added by Sharon Large to sharon_large's ideas (4 months ago)
If you are lucky enough to have a beautiful view then make the most of it!
added by bigplandan to bigplandan's ideas (4 months ago)
design
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landscape 1
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view
added by Tonia to bruceandtonia's ideas (4 months ago)
Roses in the grass
added by flyby58 to flyby58's ideas (4 months ago)
I could see a version of this on our lot
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Outside
added by allieee3ebee to allieee3ebee's ideas (4 months ago)
garden
added by Kay StAngelo to kay_stangelo's ideas (4 months ago)
Beautiful!
added by carlajene to carlajene's ideas (4 months ago)
love the wide-open aspect!
added by katyallen26 to katyallen26's ideas (4 months ago)
landscape 1
added by cbclturner to PJ's Place (4 months ago)
see how it obscures the view directly below the drop off but keeps the BIG view wide open?
added by rnasr1171 to unique feature (4 months ago)
Great outdoor
added by cylori to Pool and Exterior (4 months ago)
So pretty
added by 5olivas to 5olivas's ideas (4 months ago)
jardin
added by khudson to khudson's ideas (4 months ago)
garden - my vision
added by isnaj to isnaj's ideas (4 months ago)
View
added by hliu51 to hliu51's Ideas (4 months ago)
Beautiful
added by firebrandsgirl to firebrandsgirl's ideas (4 months ago)
wonderful
added by fengshuigal to 12.8.12 (4 months ago)
Views. When a landscape is oriented to take advantage of framed views and vistas, it feels doubly abundant. This gorgeous semiwild landscape is exposed to the elements and has a seemingly endless perspective. The cloud-filled sky is invited into the open scheme, lending a sense of drama. Everything is oriented outward, including the suggestion of a grassy trail leading to the world's edge.
added by greye to Garden (4 months ago)
Beautiful
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Backyard
added by craynon to craynon's ideas (4 months ago)
Garden
added by amazingbob to amazingbob's Ideas (4 months ago)
Views. When a landscape is oriented to take advantage of framed views and vistas, it feels doubly abundant. This gorgeous semiwild landscape is exposed to the elements and has a seemingly endless perspective. The cloud-filled sky is invited into the open scheme, lending a sense of drama. Everything is oriented outward, including the suggestion of a grassy trail leading to the world's edge.
added by Jodi Warkentin to yard/garden (4 months ago)
relaxed and pretty
added by jacqduncan to yard (4 months ago)
shrubs
added by coco3944 to coco3944's Ideas (4 months ago)
landscape/garden
added by erinautical to dream house (4 months ago)
Like the natural feel
added by dime678 to dime678's ideas (4 months ago)
I like the feeling the garden gives
added by bonaflo to bonaflo's ideas (4 months ago)
The view
added by queencleo to queencleo's ideas (4 months ago)
What's not to like
added by lzapis to lzapis's ideas (4 months ago)
What a great view!
added by paulinestaunton to paulinestaunton's Favorites (4 months ago)
GARDEN: Views concept, towards open spaces
added by norgi to landscaping (4 months ago)
backyard
added by p1x13 to p1x13's ideas (4 months ago)
My future garden
added by Lynn Andrews to lynn_andrews's ideas (4 months ago)
would be pretty on our land with the mountains in the background
added by csullivan to csullivan's ideas (4 months ago)
I love the colors and that it feels like a place I would like to stop and sit a while to enjoy.
added by vntggrl to gmvo22's ideas (4 months ago)
interesting idea, privacy but with the view allowed to show thru...privacy shrubs just high enough. Gains you a sky for a vista, think about this from a seated and standing point of view.
added by lynneh to lynnes garden ideas (4 months ago)
The grass path leading to the view
added by amandaedgmon to amandaedgmon's ideas (4 months ago)
love the purple with all the green
added by Milan Limbu to milan_limbu's Ideas (4 months ago)
Epic
added by billybaldwin to billybaldwin's ideas (4 months ago)
Beautiful garden
added by Caroline Davis to caroline_d's Ideas (4 months ago)
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added by roopal123 to roopal123's Ideas (4 months ago)
Love the colours and scenery, purples and pinks go well together, also a natural look. My ideal look for a garden
added by andymax to landscaping (5 months ago)
Grass between wild bushes and beds
added by myrnsta to myrnsta's ideas (5 months ago)
country garden
added by msellis to llandscape (5 months ago)
Yard
added by A to Z PROFESSIONAL to 2002aka's ideas (5 months ago)
WONERFUL
added by bentkibler to garden (5 months ago)
Wildflower yard
added by Kay Havens to kay_havens's ideas (5 months ago)
down the garden path
added by Curtis Horticulture, Inc. to emma (5 months ago)
perennials
added by maggiemae to maggiemae's ideas (7 months ago)
everything
added by zonababy to zonababy's Ideas (7 months ago)
Garden edge is gradual
added by verygoodservice to verygoodservice's gardens (7 months ago)
The view at the back of the garden looks spectacular. #garden
added by shannonater to yard (7 months ago)
Beautiful
added by windygales to windygales's ideas (7 months ago)
little color - mostly green
added by cmjx3 to cmjx3's ideas (7 months ago)
side yard?
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Lawn edging
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plant2
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Garden
added by kathryn branman to Via Cordova (8 months ago)
landscape movement
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Country
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country garden
added by Alluri Madhusudhana Venkata Chalapati Raju to amsvcr's Ideas (8 months ago)
Jmm
added by revsue to revsue's outdoor living ideas (8 months ago)
Plants create the boudaries, not fences
added by marieschulte to marieschulte's ideas (8 months ago)
love this landscape!
added by callyliz to callyliz's ideas (8 months ago)
nice use of color
added by jolly99 to Gardening (9 months ago)
The landscape line and how it fits in naturally with the lawn.
added by erinsolis to French Country Landscaping (9 months ago)
middle planting area
added by sandywadella to back yards (9 months ago)
love for backyard
added by sgrooms50 to sgrooms50's Favorites (9 months ago)
Plants
added by diamondhill to diamondhill's ideas (10 months ago)
transition
added by lstalker to lstalker's ideas (10 months ago)
the garden's end is gradual instead of abrupt. Casually but thoughtfully places shrubs signal the boundaries
added by colorblock to colorblock's Ideas (10 months ago)
Tuin
added by minniemoe to minniemoe's ideas (10 months ago)
front yard at beach
added by eileencollins12 to landscaping (10 months ago)
Like the different colors and plants
added by joemonicalilla to Patio (10 months ago)
Put something like this around pine trees to add color
added by whitefawn to whitefawn's ideas (10 months ago)
the color
added by Antonio Naylor to agnaylor's ideas (10 months ago)
Nice combination of color and variation on plants
added by thomasl to thomasl's ideas (10 months ago)
flowers
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