This 1892 Victorian has a delightful formal front garden that is true to the period of the house. Clipped hedges and rock walls surround carpet bedding, garden ornaments and accent plants with a 3-tiered fountain as a main focal point. Wally recently changed the house colors to a dark rich color scheme. He has done a remarkable job creating a cohesive effect by combining colors from the same palette in the garden. He started using more ground covers, shrubs and native plants to help cut down on the maintenance in the future and to limit watering. Special attention has been paid to contrasting foliage and textures with more dark foliage being added to this garden’s refresh.
Don’t miss the true Irish shamrock patch in the front garden against the foundation of the house. As you enter through the gate into the woodland garden a sense of mystery is created by the gargoyles looking upon you. This curving path leads you from the front formal garden to the back country garden with whimsical vignettes that will delight you. As Wally says, “A sense of humor lifts the spirits and keeps us from taking it all too seriously.”
