The homeowners enjoy a wonderful view from the front porch. The front yard is heavily shaded by large trees, eliminating turf as an option. Instead, we situated a pergola in the center of the space, with a flagstone path providing easy access. This encourages movement through the space and helps to bring the landscape into scale with the property. Photo by www.crewsphotography.com

This Boerum Hill, Brooklyn backyard features a bluestone patio, paver stone retaining wall, horizontal cedar fencing with a plexiglass border at the top, the Eos dining table from DWR, hornbeam trees, arborvitaes, and purple fountain grasses. The front yard includes a weeping red Japanese maple, Knockout roses, boxwoods, blue fescue, and a river stone border. Read more about our projects on my blog, www.amberfreda.com.

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Arced lines and a bronze garden fountain soften the geometry of the formal landscape, while adding the relaxing sounds of water to the classic setting. A focal point among the intersecting stone pathways and green borders, the garden fountain is an unexpected yet fitting addition. Water features and statuary are often incorporated into landscapes inspired by French parterre gardens to help anchor the design and add interest. Traditional parterre elements, such as a sophisticated stone patio and boxwood hedges, are balanced and brought up to date by playful annual flowers outlining the garden fountain surround. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

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Evergreen structure anchors the home’s foundation planting, delivering a clean, classic look with year-round presence.
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To the west of the driveway, boxwood hedges, white peonies, white shrub rose, and red barberry border a gravel pathway that leads the homeowners to the rose garden which holds a sentimental value.

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A naturalistic path winds through perennials and shrubs, balancing classic garden structure with relaxed, flowering abundance.
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Carefully-composed layers of hardscape and landscape with a variety of textures enhance the sense of comfortable privacy. A clean-cut bluestone border frames a rectangular lawn and echoes the soft lines of boxwood hedges in the distance. The line of thermal bluestone expands to form a dining patio where a table of warm ipe wood makes a striking centerpiece. Across the lawn, a zinc fountain draws the eye and ear, serving as a focal point for the outdoor room. Photo by George Dzahristos.

A mature tree canopy creates a calm garden “room,” with layered understory planting that adds depth, texture, and seasonal change.
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A romantic rose detail highlights the garden’s floral richness and the soft, sensory moments woven throughout the design.
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A looser, meadow-inspired planting adds movement and a pollinator-friendly feel, bringing playful color and seasonal energy to the garden.

A sunny lawn is framed by richly layered beds—designed as an inviting, multi-generational space for gathering and play.

The minimal design of this yard is accented by a low boxwood hedge on a white river rock border. The patios inserts of smooth white concrete define areas for dining and lounging. The pool's premium white Pebble Tec interior has a light tinge of green, while a Badu swim jet invites exercise. (10 x 30, rectangular)

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Boxwoods border the front walkway, entry, patios, and driveway, forming a low hedge. The red clay brick pavers in a herringbone pattern add a timeless appeal to the house. Small garden beds feature white-blooming favorites like Hydrangea arborescens Annabelle’, Gardenia jasminoides ‘Kleim’s Hardy,’ and Liriope muscari ‘Monroe’s White.’ For privacy, Buxus sempervirens ‘Skywalker’ was chosen for hedging.