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“When Anne and I sat down to discuss
the elements of the project, I quickly
realized that there needed to be a way
to organize it all while dealing with
the incredible grade change,” recalls
Blair. “The central axis starting from
the fountain through the house, pool
and ending at the giant urn was cru-
cial. Once this was established, it was
easier for the other garden rooms and
elements to be developed.” shields the house from the street. Two
tree-form hydrangeas flank the front
terrace. The simple and clean founda-
tion planting includes a low boxwood
hedge, larger boxwoods and osman-
thus. A custom fountain sets a wel-
coming, calming tone as both family
and visitors arrive. “It is a wonderful
sound to hear when you arrive home,”
says Anne, “and our neighbors like
the sound when they walk by as well.”
The stately home’s entrance has a
secret garden feel. A circular drive
descends from a private hedge that Anne and Blair worked together closely
to achieve the vision for this stunning
landscape design. As Anne recalls,
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