PROFILE
but the yard felt like a mismatch . “ I built retaining walls , created flatter spaces , put in beds , and removed a lot of what I call volunteer trees – those that just grow up ,” Kevin says .
Their Japanese garden at one side of the yard is acalm sanctuary and a nod to the four years the Quinn ’ s spent living in Tokyo . With stones and wood planking underfoot , rocks and Japanese inspired plantings , it both differentiates itself from , and complements , the rest of the property . Kevin explains the significance of the cherry tree : “ They are so important to the Japanese as a reminder of the fleeting nature of beauty . A blooming cherry tree is one of the most beautiful things you can observe , but it only lasts one week , and then it is just atree .”
Creating an enticing backyard is not without its challenges and the Quinn ’ s greatest challenge is the deer . “ In the Garden State , it ’ s difficult to have a great garden because the deer will eat almost anything ,” Kevin says .
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