GALLERY A Verdant Outdoor Oasis on the Connecticut Shoreline Takes Shape Thanks
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1/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.The highest point on the property.
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2/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.Echoing the rocky terrain, the new stone staircase edged in evergreen ferns, rhododendron and spring bulbs leads up to the highest point on the property.Photography by Neil Landino jr.Echoing the rocky terrain, the new stone staircase edged in evergreen ferns, rhododendron and spring bulbs leads up to the highest point on the property.
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3/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.New boxwood-edged beds encircle vintage pineapple finials that came with the house.Photography by Neil Landino jr.New boxwood-edged beds encircle vintage pineapple finials that came with the house.
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4/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.A bluestone oval inset into the driveway greets guests at the front of the house.Photography by Neil Landino jr.A bluestone oval inset into the driveway greets guests at the front of the house.
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5/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.A reclaimed hitching post now serves as a marker at the main driveway entrance.Photography by Neil Landino jr.A reclaimed hitching post now serves as a marker at the main driveway entrance.
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6/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.A large stone fireplace was added to the back terrace above a hillside of nepeta, liriope, daylilies, ivy, roses and spirea that cascade down toward the water.Photography by Neil Landino jr.A large stone fireplace was added to the back terrace above a hillside of nepeta, liriope, daylilies, ivy, roses and spirea that cascade down toward the water.
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7/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.A dining table and seating from Munder-Skiles anchors the central area of the back terrace. Four pots from Atelier Vierkant are planted with lime trees. In the foreground, a stone trough imported from England is planted with water lilies in the summer. A new stone fireplace anchors the outdoor kitchen and a more relaxed seating area. The beds delineating the terraces are planted with boxwoods, alliums and sedums.Photography by Neil Landino jr.A dining table and seating from Munder-Skiles anchors the central area of the back terrace. Four pots from Atelier Vierkant are planted with lime trees. In the foreground, a stone trough imported from England is planted with water lilies in the summer. A new stone fireplace anchors the outdoor kitchen and a more relaxed seating area. The beds delineating the terraces are planted with boxwoods, alliums and sedums.
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8/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.A patchwork of natural stone with wide grade joints cuts across the lawn and leads to the water.Photography by Neil Landino jr.A patchwork of natural stone with wide grade joints cuts across the lawn and leads to the water.
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9/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.A mixture of plantings, including sedum acre, peonies, hydrangeas, daylilies and roses, softens the stone retaining walls and a staircase that continues down to the dock.Photography by Neil Landino jr.A mixture of plantings, including sedum acre, peonies, hydrangeas, daylilies and roses, softens the stone retaining walls and a staircase that continues down to the dock.
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10/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.Mixed perennials and shrubs create a beautiful tapestry visible from the dock.Photography by Neil Landino jr.Mixed perennials and shrubs create a beautiful tapestry visible from the dock.
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11/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.Elegant grading and planting on the rear of the property ameliorated the severe drop and created play areas for the family’s children.Photography by Neil Landino jr.Elegant grading and planting on the rear of the property ameliorated the severe drop and created play areas for the family’s children.
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12/12Photography by Neil Landino jr.A pair of see-through metal chairs from Munder-Skiles is perched on the highest point for optimal views.Photography by Neil Landino jr.A pair of see-through metal chairs from Munder-Skiles is perched on the highest point for optimal views.
This article appears in the May 2015 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).