Mature trees and and a shade garden occupy space between the house, one end of the pool, and the property line, where two existing storage sheds were upgraded with new light fixtures and a color sheme matching other buildings. The formality of the upper garden comes from an axial arrangement of brick paving, granite cobble edging, and trimmed boxwood.
RIGHT Just behind the pool facade of the house, a mature evergreen embowers a shade garden planted with hostas; a lawn occupies the opposite side beyond the armillary sphere island. The new shed– studio is in the background at the right.
BELOW Retaining walls address the slope between the lower lot (with the garage) and the house lot above.
ABOVE Whimsy, folly, color, and good design add delight to the formal gardens.