Location: Annapolis, Md.
Company: Walnut Hill Landscape Co.
The clients asked for a private space that would lend itself well to outdoor entertaining and also feature a dining area, spa, swimming pool, cabana and an outdoor kitchen. They also requested plants that would offer optimal spring and fall interest.
The site presented a challenge due to the relatively small space—roughly 6,000 square feet. The narrow streets and lack of parking made the management of multiple trades a tough task. The team and other contractors staged job materials offsite to help save time and prevent potential schedule disruptions.
To achieve privacy, 14- to 16-foot cryptomeria, Nellie Stevens hollies and arborvitae were planted along the property line to provide screening. The result is a stately and lush design that provides privacy and interest at every turn.
The project earned Walnut Hill Landscape Co. a 2017 Grand Award and a 2017 Judges Award from the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ Awards of Excellence program.
The reflection of the surrounding landscape softens the strong lines of the pool.
A before photo of the future outdoor living area
The same view showing the transformation.
This before photo illustrates the need for privacy screening.
The lack of screening is resolved, creating this private oasis for the homeowners.
The lines and edges of the pool and raised spa enhance the approach to the outdoor entertainment area.
The detailed craftsmanship is apparent in this photo.
A before photo revealing the challenge of transforming a relatively small space.
The use of opposing geometric lines balanced with a lush landscape gives the illusion of a larger space.
This shows how a thoughtful landscape planting can soften the strong lines of a hardscape installation.
A custom cedar pergola provides vertical interest about the Ipe Veranda and its raised planting beds.
The granite bench is a focal point, beginning the transition into the strong lines of the pool and raised spa.
The sharp edges of the hardscape are softened by the various textures of the landscape in the foreground.
The stone column provides the perfect resting place for this custom planter with its seasonal plantings.
These arched water features allow for added levels of sensory interest with both movement and sound.
