fritz&gignoux
A Garden For Edith Wharton
In this mature garden inspired by the great American author, Edith Wharton. The landscape is a fine example of superior craftsmanship bound within an elegant design. The driveway and paths are constructed with handmade brick and a cut granite curbing.
We designed the garden for year round interest. The cascade created by the three Pee Gee Hydrangea on center with the brick herring bone path is reminiscent of New England vernacular design. The old french rose growing above the garage door is as beautiful an arbor as could be imagined. The May- June rose display is breathtaking.
Many unusual trees including a Weeping Katsura, flowering shrubs and perennials are found throughout the garden. The oval limestone terrace with the wide grass joints in the rear garden provides the formal touch with wide lawn stairs opening into the garden. We designed a potting area under the lovely herringbone brick and limestone terrace off the kitchen with a sweeping set of stairs leading to the oval terrace.