2024 Outdoor Design: Garden Design Winner: Pinnacle House
Perched high above the town, this home has a commanding view of the world below, however, the steep hillside site presented the challenge of erosion control. The solution was a terraced outdoor space that is beautiful while also solving the erosion issue. A series of natural stone retaining walls and steps executed within a dense variety of plantings leads to an intimate sitting area where two radiantly red Adirondack chairs await occupants. Existing garden beds were enlarged to a scale in keeping with the size of this majestic home. Ornamental shrubs, trees, grasses and a lush layer of understory perennials were installed to prevent erosion and to provide vital habitat for native birds and insects. The dense plantings create a pleasing display of color and texture from spring to frost, while minimizing the need for weeding and overall maintenance.
What the judges said: A transformation of a formerly unremarkable slope, this garden uses stone materials and sweeps of lush plantings to unify a glimpse of idealized nature to ground the structure in its surroundings. The stone stairs and viewing areas allow for ample opportunity to observe the birds and pollinators that will now become a part of this dynamic habitat.
Parker Garden Design
Nashua, NH
603-595-7904
parkergarden.com
