
An Arlington ResidenceTraditional Landscape, DC Metro
The garden that we created unifies the property by knitting together five different garden areas into an elegant landscape surrounding the house. Different garden rooms, each with their own character and “mood”, offer places to sit or wander through to enjoy the property. The result is that in a small space you have several different garden experiences all while understanding the context of the larger garden plan.
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Also interested in knowing the multi stemmed tree behind the hedge. Is it a stewartia or crepe myrtle or?
Scott Brinitzer Design Associates
It is a Crape Myrtle - Lagerstroemia indica x fauriei 'Natchez'April 17, 2013Harmony Design Northwest
One of my favorite trees for gardens in the Southeastern U.S. They can be a little tricky up here in Portland.April 18, 2013

Need help for patio.
- Where can I purchase the lattice work gate, fence in the LA area. Thanks!

Plant Identification?
Scott Brinitzer Design Associates
It is Acuba Japonica 'Sulfur' (variegated plant) & the other plant is Loropetalum chinense 'Suzanne'. In zone 7B they have lived in these pots for years. Loropetalum is marginally hardy here, so if we have a very cold winter, I may experience some die back.September 4, 2013


Scott Brinitzer Design Associates
The patio is flagstone, the stone is Pennsylvania bluestone.
February 24, 2015

John
Are the stones natural cleft or thermal? Which stone store in DC area did you buy from?May 19, 2015Scott Brinitzer Design Associates
The stone is natural cleft which is preferable for laying on stone dust like in this case. We purchase stone at contractor yards and got this material from Tri-State Stone in Bethesda. Any local vendor in our are will carry this type of bluestone. Good luck with your project!
May 21, 2015

Hi, what are the trees along the right side providing such privacy?
Scott Brinitzer Design Associates
It is an evergreen Privet called Ligustrum japonicum. It only grows in our zone 7 because it is protected. Best to use this plant in warmer zones.
Good luck!April 23, 2015

motherofdog
I didn't build it but, they most likely have a sand base. It is amazing how well rocks and pavers seat in over time.January 17, 2016Scott Brinitzer Design Associates
The base has to be well constructed by the mason. A layer of stone dust is tamped and leveled before the stones are laid. Stone selection and precision is critical for the patio to look so perfect and last so long. We only use experienced masons on our jobs and their craftsmanship is amazing.
January 19, 2016

7. Enclose garden spaces with year-round foliage. Well-designed gardens make use of plenty of evergreen plants, as they...

Paving patterns: Rectangular slabs are set edge to edge. Ashlar is the pattern for combining multiple sizes of squares...

Select plants with sound suppression in mind. Wide, dense plantings that include both deciduous and evergreen plants...

Pay attention to sun and shade requirements and plan the pot placement accordingly.

The peeling bark is a beautiful blend of medium and light browns; it tends to roll as it peels, which adds a unique...

The patio tiles here are perhaps about as irregular as I'd be inclined to go.

The patio tiles here are perhaps about as irregular as I'd be inclined to go.

Variety of foliage. Color of hardscape.

seperae with evergreens

Nice plant

The different heights of the plants that add interest and the grey in the bricks.

privacy hedge

Dry-laid bluestone squares and rectangles
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