WRITTEN BY Blair Farris LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Marianne Mumford PHOTOGRAPHY BY Miles Mumford …
Gardens
Elegant Simplicity
WRITTEN BY Blair FarrisPHOTOGRAPHY BY Scott Smith PhotographyLANDSCAPE ARCHITECT: Gregg BleamARCHITECT: Richard Williams Architects Creating privacy and elegance on a blank lot in a commuter suburb of DC is not an easy thing to do, but Landscape Architect Gregg Bleam designed a modern garden that fits easily into the historic fabric of the Garrett Park neighborhood. Bleam developed the plan in conjunction with the architect’s house design. The …
European Splendor in the South
WRITTEN BY Blair Farris Every once in a while the stars align. A grand collaboration between homeowner, architect, landscape architect and contractors produces one gestural and exquisite property. As a result, “The house and garden resonate as one continuous whole,” says Nashville landscape architect Ben Page. “It doesn’t always happen this way, but in this case the homeowner was extremely engaged with a thoughtful, proactive program from the beginning.” Page collaborated with celebrated …
The Secret Garden
WRITTEN BY Blair FarrisPHOTOGRAPHY BY Emily Followill On a one and a half acre lot in Atlanta’s beautiful Buckhead neighborhood, distinguished landscape architect John Howard designed the garden at Greystone to be distinctly southern, rich in detail and classic in form. The empty-nest owners wanted a garden in which they could entertain family and friends, but one that would be low-maintenance and beautiful when viewed from any part of …