Outdoor Design (Garden Design) Winner: Zen Oasis
Photos by Amy Surber
Inspired by the philosophy of Chinese gardens and the practice of Feng Shui, this new design opened up a backyard’s full potential, breathing life into the landscape by weaving together natural elements of water, fire, stone and plants. In partnership with a garden structure designer and manufacturer, Parker designed a backyard shelter, entry arbor and an additional window structure to enhance the overall privacy within the home. Surrounded by natural stone, lush perennials and tall grasses, the cozy backyard shelter provides a tranquil space for the client’s yoga practice, to meditate under a calming rainstorm or to gather around a small fire. The design also features a unique boulder fountain water feature and a beautiful cedar-barrel sauna. These features are seamlessly connected with a mix of locally sourced natural stone flagging, along with a variety of lush native plants and others of Asian origin.
What the judges said: This exuberant outdoor design includes a wide variety of seasonally interesting and hardy plants, thus eliminating the need for lawn maintenance.
Bill Parker
Parker Garden Design in Nashua
603-595-7904
www.parkergarden.com
