This one and a half acre garden juts into New York’s Long Island Sound. Improvements include new terracing around the house, elliptical pool, spa, stone and wood arbor, steps, extensive seaside plantings and outdoor furniture. Architecture: John Murray Architects (www.jbmarchitect.com) Landscape Architecture: Oehme, van Sweden and Associates (www.ovsla.com) Photography: John Knowlton/Till Gardens (www.tillgardens.com), Hilary Oat-Judge

This one and a half acre garden juts into New York’s Long Island Sound. Improvements include new terracing around the house, elliptical pool, spa, stone and wood arbor, steps, extensive seaside plantings and outdoor furniture. Architecture: John Murray Architects (www.jbmarchitect.com) Landscape Architecture: Oehme, van Sweden and Associates (www.ovsla.com) Photography: John Knowlton/Till Gardens (www.tillgardens.com), Hilary Oat-Judge

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After dark the backyard comes to life with the full complement of LED garden lights. Uplighting is used with good effect to highlight the trees and shrubbery. The two gas fire tables by Dekko, the square Bravo model and the rectangular Avera model, are both constructed from durable light weight concrete.

This tongue in groove, 9'x15' living structure is made of Douglas Fir with a corrugated steel roof.
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A small seating area and broad ipe bench provide a quiet area for meditation above the strong lines of the front entry garden. More at mosaic-gardens.com

Landscape Architect: The Garden Consultants, Inc.; Photography: Linda Oyama Bryan
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Situated on a long level lot in the small town of Kenwood, with fantastic views of Sugar Loaf Ridge, this client wanted their country home to meet their needs in a way their city house could not. The Master Plan included the layout and material selection for the following elements: a large rectangular pool with raised spa, pool/guest house, shade arbor, outdoor shower, children’s play structure, bocce ball court, fire pit patio, dining patio, outdoor kitchen, raised vegetable beds, composting bins, orchard and rose garden. With fuller plantings in the heavy use areas and minimal drought tolerant plantings for screening around the perimeter, this plan created a lush garden close in - while limiting maintenance overall. Nann White

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ABERDEEN PLANTER (L24” X W8” X H12”) Planters Product Dimensions (IN): L24” X W8” X H12” Product Weight (LB): 19 Product Dimensions (CM): L61 X W20.3 X H30.5 Product Weight (KG): 9 Aberdeen Planter (L24” X W8” X H12”) is part of an exclusive line of all-season, weatherproof planters. Available in 43 colours, the Aberdeen is split-resistant, warp-resistant and mildew-resistant. A lifetime warranty product, this planter can be used throughout the year, in every season–winter, spring, summer, and fall. Made of a durable, resilient fiberglass resin material, Aberdeen will withstand any weather condition–rain, snow, sleet, hail, and sun. Perfect for the home and garden, Aberdeen will complement any focal feature, while adding a vibrant, visible presence throughout the indoor or outdoor space. Display growing herb gardens, and show off floral arrangements in this stylish, contemporary planter. Aberdeen’s elongated rectangular shape makes it a versatile, elegant piece. By Decorpro Home + Garden. Each sold separately. Materials: Fiberglass resin Gel coat (custom colours) All Planters are custom made to order. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Made in Canada ABOUT PLANTER WARRANTY ANTI-SHOCK WEATHERPROOF DRAINAGE HOLES AND PLUGS INNER LIP LIGHTWEIGHT

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