Stepping stones in a minimal gravel paved area lead past two lounge chairs to the intimate dining area. The herringbone-patterned limestone patio dissipates into a lush planting bed filled with loose swaths of shade-loving perennials and seasonal bulbs. Beech hedging, and formal clipped evergreens, surround the space and provide privacy, structure and winter interest to the garden. On axis to the main interior living space of the home, the fountain, is the focal point of the garden. A limestone water wall featuring an engraved pattern of fallen Honey Locust leaves nods to the centrally located mature Honey Locust tree that anchors the garden. Water, flowing down the wall, falls a short distance into a pool with a submerged limestone panel. The light noise of the falling water helps soften the sounds of the bustling downtown neighbourhood, creating a tranquil back drop for living and entertaining.

Redtwig Dogwood / Cornus sericea

Photos courtesy of BrazelBerries Winter color of Peach Sorbet blueberry - one of the Brazelberries

The area is so deeply shaded by tree cover, the elevated garden supports shade-loving plants like this Giant Chain Fern (Woodwardia fimbriata) and nearby Alumroot. Photo: Lesly Hall Photography

Fringe tree (Chionanthus virginicus) Green-wood Cemetery Photo: Will Pollard, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic

Sealight Studios Kauai
Inspiration for a tropical landscaping in Hawaii.

cyperus papyrus
Inspiration for an asian backyard landscaping in Orange County.

Asclepias verticillata / Whorled Milkweed

Andrew Cutright
Inspiration for a small traditional full sun backyard concrete paver water fountain landscape in DC Metro.

A love of blues and greens and a desire to feel connected to family were the key elements requested to be reflected in this home. Project designed by Boston interior design studio Dane Austin Design. They serve Boston, Cambridge, Hingham, Cohasset, Newton, Weston, Lexington, Concord, Dover, Andover, Gloucester, as well as surrounding areas. For more about Dane Austin Design, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://daneaustindesign.com/charlestown-brownstone

Arbutus menziesii / Pacific Madrone Photo: ktsadowski, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution- 2.0 Generic

knoll landscape design miamin tropical landscape with purple and green leaves, purple flowers, tree ferns
Design ideas for a tropical landscaping in Miami.

Shrubby St. John's wort early in blooming period. Location is in west central Maryland. Photo by Curtis Adams, July, 2015.
Photo of a rustic landscaping in DC Metro.

Phacelia tanacetifolia / tansy leaf phacelia

Zito Landscape Design South Florida
Inspiration for a large tropical partial sun side yard gravel formal garden in Miami for summer.

Ribes malvaceum / Pink chaparral currant Photo: Pete Veilleux, East Bay Wilds

Inspiration for a small contemporary full sun front yard gravel landscaping in Orange County for spring.