Van Zelst Inc

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Van Zelst Inc
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Park Ridge, IL Residence

Project Year: 2016
Project Cost: $500,001 - $750,000
Country: United States
The whimsical "hello" thought bubble art should be a clue that these homeowners value whimsy. They also value a beautiful lawn with clearly defined edges. Penstemon "Dark Towers" in the foreground. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Mixed Perennial Bed with "Hello" Thought Bubble Art
The patterned bluestone patio in a full range of colors is strategically dotted with densely planted islands. The islands have columnar maple trees with pachysanda and hostas tucked in. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Patterned Bluestone Patio in a Full Range of Colors
Full regulation bocce court covered with crushed sea shells. The court is lined with natural Valders stone pavers. Allium, or sweet onion, in the foreground. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Bocce Ball Court (Full Regulation) in Park Ridge IL
The homeowner made the cupola himself! Check out the impressive copper cladding and leaded glass inserts. The garden features sweeping bed lines, manicured turf, and the pant material is given room to breathe with adequate mulch. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
A Cupola in the Garden
Who wouldn't want to take a moment for themselves in this lovely side garden with flagstone steppers. Tardiva Hydrangea with an under-planting of pachysandra. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Side Garden with Flagstone Steppers and Tardiva Hydrangea
Generous island planting beds, filled with a mix of pachysandra and hosta, are edged in natural Valders stone cobbles. Full range bluestone patio and island grill. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Island Planting Beds with Columnar Maples
The built-in grill is topped with bluestone that has a thermal finish. The edge if rock faced. The gill island is clad in a mix of sandstone and limestone. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Built-In Grill Topped in Bluestone
Impressive garden cupola with copper roof and leaded glass inserts. The homeowner made this in the garage. We love the focal point and craftsmanship. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Cupola: Architectural Garden Art
Mailbox planted with lovely trailing petunias. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Mailbox with Shake Roof Planted with Pink Flowers
A lush green lawn in the front entry with sweeping planting beds. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Front Entry Garden with Lush Green Lawn
Rock faced bluestone slab steps with bluestone walkway. Path lighting in Verde finish. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Rock Faced Bluestone Slab Steps
Multiple paths meet to form a type of garden landing. The landing is bluestone lined in natural Valders cobble stone. The path is tumbled concrete pavers. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Intersecting Garden Paths: Bluestone, Tumbled Concete, and Cobbles
A bicycle becomes garden art complete with a planted basket. Blue spruce screening with various hosta and hydrangea. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Bicycle Garden Art with Planted Basket
A red thought bubble welcomes visitors to the garden. Shade loving hydrangea, ferns, and pachysandra line the flagstone stepper path. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Hello Thought Bubble Sign on Tree
Seating for 18 on this large bluestone patio. Columnar maples flank the pergola. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Multiple Seating Areas on Large Bluestone Patio
This grill island is clad in natural stone and topped with a bluestone stab. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Grill Island Clad in Stone and Topped with Bluestone
A built-in grill is strategically placed at the base of the stairs with easy access to the house. The grill island is topped with bluestone that has a rock cut face and thermal finish. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Built-in Grill Under Mature Trees
A pensive winged cherub with green patina sits atop a lannonstone seat wall. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Cherub Statue on Stacked Lannonstone Wall
Prairie Dropseed grass (Sporobolus heterolepis) in the foreground borders the exploded flagstone patio. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Prairie Dropseed Grass Borders Exploded Flagstone Patio
Rocking and non-rocking seating on a lovely bluestone patio with seasonal pots. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Patio Seating in Park Ridge IL
Pergola with white painted posts topped in natural cedar. The patio is full range bluestone with natural Valders cobbles used for edging. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Seating Under Pergola with Sun and Moon Wall Art
Greens walls of arborvitae provide screening and a lish background for this suburban garden. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Privacy Screening Using Green Arborvitae Walls
This flagstone walkway is lined with dense plantings of penstemon (beard tongue), hosta, pachysandra, astilbe, and a specimen redbud. Photo by Terra Jenkins and Kirsten Gentry
Dense Plantings Along Shaded Walkway in Suburban Garden