The north facing front of the house is shaded by old oak trees in the landscape. Deer are a problem and so limit the plant palette. Astilbes along the curved bluestone walkway provide color and interest in summer. Cryptomerias behind them provide screening from the street without creating a solid...

A slope that leads to a lower level play area is planted with Siberian Cypress and dwarf oak leaf hydrangea. Stepping stones lead up to the pool area.

The bluestone patio by the pool is lined with spring blooming deutzia, summer blooming astilbes and oak leaf hydrangeas

Existing mossy rocks and wild ginger lend an Asian feel to a shady area

Carex flacca 'Blue Zinger' and flowering sedums share the top of a rustic boulder retaining wall