In this view from the home's second floor, you get a great sense of the geometry of the garden. The circular paver pathway that connects the driveway and garden gate to the patio area, the chessboard in the corner, and the rear gravel pathway that connects the back corner with the vegetable garden.

A chessboard with square pavers, mixing bluestone and limestone to create a difference in color. Two benches are sited in the corner to create a place for players to sit while they contemplate their next move. A neighbor's garage was screened from the scene with a row of large Arborvitae.

This custom fence, pergola and gate create a stunning entrance from this home's driveway to the garden. The arbor provides a structure up which roses will grow. The client's sculpture, a Gaelic obelisk is located directly in the center of the path and draws you into the garden.

This photo shows the lush planting of Liriope at the base of the obelisk and four Hydrangea in tree form at each corner of the garden area. The outside edge of the circular pathway is lined with low boxwood shrubs to create a year-round structure and interest.