This is an example of a transitional landscaping in Detroit.

Design ideas for a traditional shade garden path in New York.

Photo copyright Ellen Sousa/THB Farm
Inspiration for a rustic landscaping in Boston.

After years of enjoying their backyard, the clients of this property enlisted our firm to improve the original landscape we had completed over ten years ago. Our goal was to update the patio and further develop their backyard by creating a garden with a variety of color and texture. Over time the existing patio had settled, plantings grew, and an existing Oak thrived. During the initial home and landscape construction our clients were particularly concerned about the health of the mature Oak located just off the home. Special care was given when the patio was first built. Precautions were again taken in working around the Oak as the existing patio was removed and replaced. Surrounding trees and shrubs had grown and enclosed the backyard limiting access. This required almost all work and transport of material to be done by hand. The old concrete paver patio was replaced with bluestone. Existing mortared limestone around the edges of the patio levels were cleaned and tuck-pointed. A new stoop was constructed with mortared limestone risers and bluestone treads. A built-in grill and fireplace further updated the backyard space. The fireplace was designed to follow the organic curve of the patio. Mortared limestone and bluestone material were repeated on all elements, tying them together. Along with the updated patio, many additions were made in transforming the modest backyard into a lush garden. Masses of annuals, ornamental grasses, and perennials along with mixed shrubs created sweeps of color and texture in front of a new arborvitae hedge and other existing trees and shrubs. After careful planning and execution the completed landscape gave our clients the updated landscape they desired. The completion of the project was a rewarding and fulfilling experience as we transformed a good past project into a fantastic new project.

A historic Howard Van Doren Shaw house from 1896, located on a 5.4 acre bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Craig Bergmann Landscape Design was asked to design extensive formal gardens within the remnants of a walled garden originally designed by Ellen Biddle Shipman. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan

Example of a classic home design design in Chicago

This Wolf Eyes Kousa Dogwood glows in this shady glen. Amy Martin
This is an example of a mid-sized eclectic full sun backyard stone landscaping in Boston for summer.

Coral Honeysuckle at Garden in the Woods, the botanic garden of New England Wild Flower Society Photo copyright Ellen Sousa/THBFarm

Columnar Swedish aspen Le jardinet

Kousa Dogwood

Japanese Maple 'Higasa Yama'. Photo by Jay Sifford.
Example of an eclectic home design design in Charlotte

Kousa Dogwood. Leslie Rohrer
Elegant home design photo in Atlanta

Closeup of blooming 'Wolf Eyes' kousa dogwood.
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in Charlotte.

A mixed shrub, perennial and annual border creates texture and color for the summer season.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun side yard formal garden in Chicago for summer.

Red Spider Japanese maple Le jardinet

This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Philadelphia.

Playhouse surrounded by a Kousa Dogwood, petasites, hosta and hydrangea. Leslie Rohrer