Projects
Quaint European Garden
by Greg Hebert Landscape Architect
An old world European style garden was created on a sloping property using tumbled stone for retaining and perimeter walls, cast limestone detailing and formal and manicured plantings enhance the formal character of the garden.. The owner enthusiastically provided a wish list of garden features to be added to the property, including several water features and ponds, copper roofed follies, black and white paving and places for sculpture.
European Cottage Garden
Added to 11 ideabooks
Garden entry drive with an antique granite cobblestone driveway and cast limestone balustrade stairs wrap around a grotto water feature. At the top of the stairs is a cast iron koi pond cover. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
A cast limestone frame raises a koi pool to sitting height. The copper roofed cast iron cover is highlighted with stained glass and a chandelier. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Intersection of blue stone walks with an a raised cast limestone planter with an antique stone sculpture. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
A painted wood lattice garden folly sits at the end of a blue stone walk. The owner reads mail on the bench swing in the shade of the copper shingle structure. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Interior detail of garden folly with the painted wood lattice and antique chandelier. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
A stone wall and pilaster become a transition from the dog run to garden folly. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Added to 7 ideabooks
Interior of garden folly with an antique chandelier and solid wood gate in the perimeter stone wall. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
An antique stone sculpture accents the intersection of blue stone paths. Garden folly beyond. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Added to 8 ideabooks
A large cast iron heron water feature sits at the base of a stone retaining wall with cast limestone stair and baluster rails. An antique bronze sculpture hangs on the stone retaining wall. Clipped ficus accent the garden. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Antique stone sculpture in a bed of pink roses and silver/gray lamb's ear. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Looking down on the cast iron fountain from the upper terrace. Clipped ficus hedges and trees provide privacy to the garden.Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Added to 5 ideabooks
Looking down on a stair landing of black and snow white quartzite pavers. Cast limestone balustrade and stair treads. An antique bronze sculpture is mounted on the wall. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Added to 9 ideabooks
The copper roof of the koi pool sits in the center of a blue stone terrace and is surrounded by clipped ficus hedges. Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' are planted in the foreground. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Added to 9 ideabooks
A faux stone dovecote a sits beside a natural fish pond and planted with hardy water lilies. Boulders line the pond and create stepping areas. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Antique granite cobblestones lead to a parking spot next to the stone house. Gail E. Zerbe
European Cottage Garden
Terrace paved with black and snow white quartzite. A cast iron tree grate accents the patio. Wendy Burgoon
European Cottage Garden
Added to 8 ideabooks
Black and snow white quartzite pavers are bordered by granite cobbles. Clipped boxwood and Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' are planted adjacent to the terrace and slope, Gail E. Zerbe
Quaint European Garden
Added to 7 ideabooks
Stone retaining walls and limestone balustrades connect the house patio to the lower garden. Gail E. Zerbe
Quaint European Garden
Added to 2 ideabooks
View to a secluded blue stone patio from the cast iron fountain. Sycamore trees provide fall color and offer shade in summer. Gail E. Zerbe
Quaint European Garden
Added to 16 ideabooks
Last comment "should we repeat balls on top of stone columns either side of gate?"
Last comment "should we repeat balls on top of stone columns either side of gate?"
Wrought iron entry gates and granite cobblestone paving set the stage for the old world experience of the garden. Gail E. Zerbe
