Brick Terraces and Outdoor Walkways

Case Study #4:

The Challenge: Heavily wooded slopes and unusual contours made traditional designs unworkable.

The Caliper Solution: We designed plantings for a series of discrete brick wall terraces that repeated the brick of the house. The brick front walk was set in a large terrace and interplanted with daffodils to add color and announce spring. Since the owner is an avid gardener, we left lots of space for pots and urns. As a counterpoint to the more formal brick spaces, the swimming pool was surrounded by large boulders and a rugged stairway. We planted this heavily with a combination of groundcovers and perennials. A large bluestone terrace with an outdoor kitchen is right off the kitchen. The large property allowed us to place yet another rustic nook on the back slope to take advantage of the great view.