Calm in the Canopy: A Garden Retreat of Green and Brick

A Tapestry of Blooms and Greenery

This lush planting composition softens the architecture with a vibrant mix of roses, cascading petunias, and layered shrubs. Designed for texture, color, and seasonal beauty, the garden brings a sense of serenity and vitality to this corner of the outdoor space.

Reclaimed Brick and Garden Color

A path of reclaimed brick winds through vibrant planting beds, celebrating both sustainability and timeless charm. Bursts of seasonal color enliven the scene, with soft lawn edges offering contrast and calm. Just beyond, a peek of the studio shed suggests a space designed for both beauty and purpose.

Pathways to Beauty and Rest

This close-up view reveals a richly layered garden where a reclaimed brick path gently curves toward a welcoming bench beneath a majestic dogwood and also leads to the studio shed beyond. A clematis twines gracefully up a sculptural metal support, while a mix of colorful blooms, roses, and clipped boxwood creates rhythm and contrast. Nestled among the planting, pieces of garden art add a quiet moment of surprise and delight in this shady, serene corner.

Secluded Simplicity with Outdoor Elegance

From the front of the studio shed, a peaceful garden unfolds—dappled with lawn, edged in lush plantings, and anchored by a gently curving brick path. The outdoor shower, with its large, flat circular head and steady stream, invites a refreshing pause amid the quiet. Designed for privacy and calm, this space offers a sense of retreat tucked within the heart of the garden.

Water, Wood, and Wild Blooms

Shower water splashes gently onto the wood platform below, catching the light and adding movement to this quiet garden moment. Ground cover softens the edges, while purple-toned blooms in the background echo the natural elegance of the setting. Designed to blend beauty with function, the outdoor shower creates a peaceful pause within this secluded landscape.

Harmony of Elements in a Secluded Garden

This tranquil scene captures the interplay of natural and crafted elements—the large, flat outdoor shower framed by delicate dogwood leaves, the winding reclaimed brick pathway leading to the studio shed, and lush plantings that soften the edges. Throughout the seasons, the dogwood’s foliage and blooms evolve , adding vibrant texture and color that deepen the sense of connection between structure and landscape, inviting moments of reflection year-round.

Inviting Stoop with Timeless Details

The back stoop offers a warm welcome with its reclaimed brick foundation and elegant metal bench adorned with vibrant cream and lime green pillows. The area had been filled with shrubs, but the family often gathered nearby on the stairs, without a real place to sit. Our design honored how the family uses—and hopes to use—the space by replacing the shrubs with a bench that creates comfortable seating. Classic bench details add a subtle heritage touch.

Roses and Rest Beneath the Dogwood

Fragrant roses bloom in the foreground, framing a reclaimed brick pathway that leads to a charming wood bench draped with elegant French-style pillows. Nestled under the expansive canopy of the mature dogwood, this quiet nook invites moments of relaxation and connection with nature, blending classic garden beauty with thoughtful comfort.

Timeless Pathway with Historic Detail

A close-up of reclaimed brick pavers reveals one stamped with ‘1922,’ honoring local history. Using reclaimed brick adds sustainable value by reducing waste and preserving resources, while creating a tactile connection to the past. The gently curving path leads to a cozy wood bench and lush lawn, blending heritage and nature in an inviting, eco-conscious garden journey.

A Tapestry of Color and Texture

This lush, layered planting surrounds the detached garage with a rich tapestry of color and texture. A young magnolia gracefully frames the corner, complementing the mature dogwood, fragrant roses, vibrant bougainvillea, and abundant shrubs. Together, they create depth and year-round interest, showcasing a well-maintained garden that harmonizes structure and nature.

Inviting Pathway Through Bloom and Shade

The reclaimed brick pathway meanders gracefully behind fragrant roses toward a cozy wood bench adorned with elegant French-style pillows. Overhead, the dogwood’s leaves gently cascade, casting dappled shade across a patch of lush lawn. Surrounded by vibrant, thoughtfully arranged plantings, this serene corner invites quiet moments of rest and connection with nature.

Al Fresco Dining Amidst Garden Layers

Set beneath the shelter of a covered patio, the dining table offers a serene spot framed by the expansive canopy of a mature dogwood and a tapestry of layered shrubs and trees beyond the fence. This harmonious outdoor room blends natural beauty with comfort, inviting relaxed meals surrounded by lush greenery and seasonal charm.

Cozy Bench with Charming Details

A wood bench dressed with elegant French-style pillows sits atop pavers, inviting moments of rest and reflection. Nearby, whimsical garden art adds a playful touch, enriching the serene setting with subtle character and warmth.

Artful Flow: Custom Fountain and Sculptural Accents

This intimate scene features a custom fountain nestled among smooth river rocks and lush greenery. An aged clay pot and a trio of porcelain spheres—each with delicate raised patterns—compose a textured, sculptural vignette. When turned on, the fountain’s soft, bubbling water adds a gentle soundtrack just steps from the dining table, enhancing the garden’s serene and inviting atmosphere.

Stacked Serenity: Sea Glass and Stone Sculpture

A delicate arrangement of stacked sea glass, rocks, and stones creates a tranquil sculptural focal point, blending natural elements with artistic intention. The smooth, muted tones of the sea glass complement the rough textures of the stones, evoking the calm and rhythm of the nearby waters and inviting quiet reflection within the garden.

Calm in the Canopy: A Garden Retreat of Green and Brick

This understated piece of metal art rests on a trellis, gently embraced by climbing vines. One of many artistic details tucked throughout the landscape, it adds a sense of discovery—inviting visitors to slow down and notice the quiet surprises that bring personality and depth to the garden.

Bougainvillea Glow Against the Garden Wall

Bougainvillea spills across the house in a burst of vivid color, anchoring this garden view with bold energy. Behind, a young magnolia and a mix of colorful shrubs add softness and texture, creating a layered composition that feels both lively and rooted. The planting design offers contrast and harmony, bringing vibrancy to the edges of the home.

Layered Living: Patio Dining and Garden Views

From the front of the covered patio, a rich composition unfolds—plants in the foreground frame a dining table set for gathering, while the custom fountain adds movement and calm just beyond. Sculptural outdoor lanterns offer height and presence, echoing the vertical rhythm of nearby plantings. French doors open into the home, blurring the line between indoor and outdoor living in this thoughtfully designed retreat.

Garden Layers from the Table

From the dining table, the garden stretches out in inviting layers—neatly composed yet full of life. The wood bench rests beneath the distant dogwood, framed by soft lawn dappled in afternoon light. Sculptural lanterns and colorful shrubs add rhythm and warmth, while thoughtful planting brings structure and subtle vibrancy to this serene, well-balanced outdoor space.

Before: Sparse Landscape with Untapped Potential

In the original landscape, a wide expanse of lawn dominates the yard, with sparse shrubs, open space, and minimal shade. Mulch borders and a lack of structure left the area feeling exposed and underutilized. While open, the space lacked the sense of intimacy, comfort, and layered beauty the redesigned garden now brings to life.

Before: Exposed Patio and Sparse Surroundings

Before the transformation, the covered patio opened onto a vast, sun-drenched lawn with minimal plantings and little sense of enclosure. Small shrubs dotted the edges, but the space felt bare and uninviting. The landscape lacked the layered planting, softness, and shade that now define the garden’s inviting character.

Before: Unscreened and Underplanted

This view reveals a wide, open lawn with minimal planting and no privacy screening, leaving clear sightlines into the neighboring property. With little structure or shade, the space felt exposed and unfinished—lacking the intimacy, layering, and sense of retreat that now define the transformed garden.

Before: Sun-Soaked and Unfinished

In this view from the front of the garage, the landscape feels exposed and unrefined, with minimal planting and no sense of privacy or enclosure. Harsh sun dominates the space, and the lack of layering or structure leaves the area feeling stark—offering little of the softness, color, and seclusion that now shape the garden’s welcoming design.