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An asymmetric, linear path of thermal top bluestone leads to the front entry, surrounded by perennials and shrubs, including nepeta, ajuga, hydrangea and stewartia. -
A bluestone retaining wall separates the front entry from the driveway.
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At the north side of the oil-and-stone motor court, a bluestone wall and a row of European hornbeams define the border of the property.
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A dense planting of alliums provides a pop of color against the bluestone in late spring.
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Along the front of the house, a border of hydrangea and anemone provides visual interest throughout the summer.
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The landscape design incorporates two styles of retaining wall. For the first, Green Mountain ashlar granite harmonizes with existing masonry on the house.
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For the second style of retaining wall, stacked bluestone brings a modern, linear look. The two wall types are unified by an identical bluestone cap.
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Opening off the contemporary wing, the patio boasts ample lounge seating and a gas fire pit for cooler nights. A border of anemones bloom in late summer.
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Alternating bands of thermal top bluestone and granite flagging create a subtle accent pattern in the patio’s dining area.
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The expansive patio offers space for outdoor entertaining and sweeping views of the surrounding yard.
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Bluestone slabs set on edge step gently down from the patio to the yard below.
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Perennial plantings wrap around the house; staggered stepstones of thermal top bluestone echo the asymmetrical pattern of pavers at the front entry.
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An oil-and-stone motor court is surrounded by two courses of granite.
This property is a study in contrasts: a classic New England Colonial, with a strikingly contemporary addition. Odd Job Landscaping partnered with landscape architect Gregory Lombardi to create an outdoor oasis that perfectly marries the old and new. In the front, two styles of retaining walls – bluestone and ashlar granite – provide structure, separating the house from the drive and defining the borders of the property. An asymmetric, linear path of thermal top bluestone leads to the entrance, surrounded by massed plantings of spring bulbs, perennials, and shrubs. At the back, the home opens directly onto a large bluestone patio, accented with subtle bands of granite flagging. Perennial plantings surround the patio, featuring an array of white blooms accented by pops of vivid color.