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.
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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
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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
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Intersection of blue stone walks with an a raised cast limestone planter with an antique stone sculpture. Gail E. Zerbe
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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
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Interior detail of garden folly with the painted wood lattice and antique chandelier. Gail E. Zerbe
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A stone wall and pilaster become a transition from the dog run to garden folly. Gail E. Zerbe
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Interior of garden folly with an antique chandelier and solid wood gate in the perimeter stone wall. Gail E. Zerbe
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An antique stone sculpture accents the intersection of blue stone paths. Garden folly beyond. Gail E. Zerbe
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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
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Antique stone sculpture in a bed of pink roses and silver/gray lamb's ear. Gail E. Zerbe
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Looking down on the cast iron fountain from the upper terrace. Clipped ficus hedges and trees provide privacy to the garden.Gail E. Zerbe
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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
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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
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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
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Antique granite cobblestones lead to a parking spot next to the stone house. Gail E. Zerbe
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Terrace paved with black and snow white quartzite. A cast iron tree grate accents the patio. Wendy Burgoon
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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
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Stone retaining walls and limestone balustrades connect the house patio to the lower garden. Gail E. Zerbe
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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
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Wrought iron entry gates and granite cobblestone paving set the stage for the old world experience of the garden. Gail E. Zerbe
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