by Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
Winchester, MA, US 01890 · 1273 photos
Belmont Hill Residence
http://www.matthew-cunningham.com

The master plan for this south-facing woodland property celebrates dramatic topography, muscular canopy trees, remnant fieldstone walls, and native stone outcroppings. Sound vegetation management principles guide each phase of installation, and the true character of the woodland is revealed. Stone walls form terraces that traverse native topography, and a meticulously crafted stone staircase provides casual passage to a gently sloping lawn knoll carved from the existing hillside. Lush perennial borders and native plant stands create edges and thresholds, and a crisp palette of traditional and contemporary materials merge––building upon the surrounding topography and site geology.

 
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bodesigncorp wrote:
I want this pathway - I read that this is made with Chip and Seal. How much will this cost and where can I find it? »
· · Comment · 6 months ago
bodesigncorp Thank you very much!!
5 months ago ·
bahngerama Is there a benefit to using Chip and Seal over some sort of gravel or stone?
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katietwin wrote:
Knew I loved it for a reason... - I grew up in Belmont, and my brother still lives on the Hill. Immediately loved this pathway. Now I know why!! Beautiful work - perfectly blends with the amazing setting. :) »
· Comment · 6 months ago
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC Thanks! :)
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jessicah_1212 wrote:
white feathery flowers - what are those beautiful white feathery flowers? »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC The white flowers are Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'... It's a fantastic plant--tough as nails!
5 months ago · ·
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mfwa wrote:
What kind of gravel is this? - I've been looking and looking at gravel locally, and I wish I could get the name of this gravel and just give it to our contractor to locate! Is it black and white quartz or pea gravel mixed with something? Thanks so much! »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC This gravel is actually a product called chip and seal, and it is applied to asphalt to give it the look and feel of loose gravel. We sourced this material from J.F. Price in Weymouth, MA. Good luck!
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lele smythe wrote:
This is so lovely... but are gravel paths practical in New England? How do you clear them of snow? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
Emily Hurley That's a great question. Being in California, I wouldn't have thought of that.
14 months ago ·
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC Hi there---the paths are actually a product called "chip and seal." There is a layer of asphalt, then a layer of liquid tar, and then the gravel gets embedded into the asphalt. Very similar to an exposed aggregate concrete.
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judyfkrebs wrote:
Landscaping - what are the white flowers? »
· Comment · 15 months ago
Koreman Landscape Company The white flowers look like Astilbe, but it is a little difficult to tell.
14 months ago · ·
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC Correct--they are Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'
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What Houzz contributors are saying:
Catmint and geranium rozanne add ever-blooming color down the front walkway throughout the summer.The walkway and the driveway are made of Chip and Seal, which has an asphalt base, then a layer of liquified tar topped with a layer of embedded crushed pea stones. This gives the look of stones without the scatter caused by shoveling and plowing in the winter.
added by Becky Harris to Great Design Plant: Astilbe
Astilbe is a versatile plant. Here are the best ways to use it: In a mixed perennial gardenIn a cutting garden (these were originally grown in Europe for for their value as cut flowers)In all-white gardens, including moon gardensFor foundation plantingsIn an all-astilbe border gardenEn masseAs a woodland border
added by LuAnn Brandsen to Pathway Plantings That Please the Senses
6. Shade brightenersShady pathways may not have as many planting choices as sunny sites, yet classics like astilbe, lady's mantle, coral bells, foamflower and hostas will ensure you never feel deprived.
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Read the comments re the pathway product description.
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White flowers. Astilbe
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Pea gravel
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like plants-wild
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variety and splashes of color and white
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White plants = lovely
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I want to go to there.
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astilbe
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Like the stone pathway
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plate bande
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do not want a defined edge like this one
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BORDERS
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chip and seal
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Love al.
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Plate bande
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love how neat this path looks. rustic without looking messy
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Casualness of the garden
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Chip and seal walkway
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White,color
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Love the fullness and colors in this landscape
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ideas for around pond
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Really love this planting
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Astilbe.
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Gardens
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chip and seal (pebbles in asphalt)
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Gravel walk
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Garden gravel
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love white astilbe
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Chip and Seal
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Wide walkway
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Pebble walkway
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small part of back yard
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walkway
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Nice garden
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Shade options
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Exposed Aggregate Concrete
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astilbe
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The master plan for this south-facing woodland property celebrates dramatic topography, muscular canopy trees, remnant fieldstone walls, and native stone outcroppings. Sound vegetation management principles guide each phase of installation, and the true character of the woodland is revealed. Stone walls form terraces that traverse native topography, and a meticulously crafted stone staircase provides casual passage to a gently sloping lawn knoll carved from the existing hillside. Lush perennial ...
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like this - need to use deer-resistant plantings
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firepit area
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Lush foliage
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Everything
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Chip and seal, pretty.
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beautiful
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pebble path
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the colors and variety
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Flowers for gravel path
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white astilbe
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Oohhh.....
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Outside path area
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Gravel pathway, shade garden
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White
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Predzahrada
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Divider and gravel
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Walkway from side of the gym/pool house to the front
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Great mix of plants
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Shade plantings for woods house.
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I like the pebbles
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gravel
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shade plants
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Beautiful
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Shady border plants
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White flower
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Side yard walkway...
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Shade plants
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Бажрдюр
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shade ideas
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Stone area with plants.
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Astilbe
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Walkway
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boston contemporary shady path plantings: love the white astilbe!
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Near pond
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Astilbe
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White heather plant
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Me gustan los pasillos
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pebble walk way
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"shade brighteners"
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Love paths
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Jardim
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Chip and Seal driveway.
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Pea gravel path
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Shade but plants grow
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Shade path astilbe and coral bells
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une rangée deplante au pied du mur de soutènement devant la maison
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Color
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Walkway
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Love the flower selection with the pebble walk
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Gravel, plants
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Gravel with boarder
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Astilbe 'Bridal Veil'.
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astilbe
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Nice
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White Astilbe
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Plants for shady side of yard....
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Chip and seal
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Nice plan things next to path
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byliny
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Love it
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I like the flowers growing next to the path.
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Gravel path
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beautiful plants, gravel bordered to make a clean walkway
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pebbles
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low maintenance
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Jardim
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shade pathway plants