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Woodland Surprise: Chevy Chase, DC

Gardens and landscapes designed for shade Gardens and landscapes designed for shade
Gardens and landscapes designed for shade Gardens and landscapes designed for shade
Gardens and landscapes designed for shade Gardens and landscapes designed for shade

photography by Leah Roberts

Beneath the 100 year old Tulip Poplar in the center of the woodland back yard of a French contemporary home in Chevy Chase… lies a tangle of tree roots, pulled up flagstone, and a moss covered playhouse. But unlike the witch’s cottage in Hansel & Gretel, this playhouse and garden could be  charming. A landscape redesign adds arborvitae, boxwood and dwarf Japanese maple to complement the scale of the playhouse and create a focal point for the garden. The interplay between the dappled afternoon light and the autumn colors of heuchera, hellebores, hostas, and ferns, creates a pleasing vision. Courtyard gravel pads create two tableaux for entertaining. An ancient birdbath previously relegated to the garage, becomes a wildlife magnet, and ‘Voila’ an afternoon delight is created.

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Landis Garden Design
6217 30th Street NW
Washington, DC 20015
202-905-1212 tomi@landisgardendesign.com

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