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Our intentions behind your landscape design project were to create a tranquil outdoor space that offered four-season interest, beauty, intimacy and functionality. For this particular landscape, we strived to capture the essence of the location by incorporating existing elements such as architecture, foundation plant material, hardscape and signifi cant viewsheds. By understanding and calculating existing elements, we were able to weave together a french-infl uenced country landscape that showcased your residence’s most noteworthy features.

Our concept for this space began by embracing a french country landscape design style that utilized features found in its predecessor, the English cottage garden. A french country garden is both breezy and sophisticated. Typically, romantic fragrances of colorful fl owers and lush green Mediterranean foliage are partnered with the traditional soft curves and natural materials of English gardens; thus creating an outdoor space that is simple and functional, yet refi ned and elegant. Straight lines and sharp angles are integrated into walkways and patios for a formal look and feel; while sweeping edges of planting beds emphasize a more informal style. This approach is a beautiful way to blend natural charm with the elegance of associated hardscape features. The fi nishing touch for an authentic french country landscape design is the inclusion of an expansive lawn area, which is intended to offer the client large amounts of space to freely use for events, activities or leisure. The overall design is intended to provide the client with a beautiful outdoor extension of their original living space; by incorporating elements that refl ect the relaxed elegance of the Mediterranean, the rustic charm of old world Europe and the simple beauty of nature.

Our goal as designers was to create a landscape that was overfl owing with an array of plant material, that encircled both the residence and proposed outdoor living space. By planning a unique and elegant landscape design, we were able to create graceful transitions from one area to the next. All of the suggested plants exhibit various forms, colors and textures. Their austere beauty create interest and drama from early spring through the climax of summer, as well the fall and winter. Additional materials, such as paving textures were recommended based upon those that are typical of many European country landscape designs. They add an elegant touch to the hardscape, which suits the residence’s architectural style. Cobblestone, fl agstone, weathered bricks and fi eld stone are all sophisticated options for a charming and romantic atmosphere. Throughout the landscape, our design meshes airy ornamental perennials, sculptural woody plants and naturalistic paving materials for a strong visual impact.

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Trees & ShrubsBotanical Name Common Name Cultivar Height Comments

Amalanchier x grandiflora Apple Serviceberry Autumn Brilliance 15 20' Blooms star shaped white flowers from March to April; berry like fruit persists from fall into winter.Chamaecyparis lawsoniana Lawson's Cypress Columnaris 15 20' Columnar evergreen; blue green foliage; Italian Cypress alternative.

Hydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf Hydrangea Pee Wee 4' Blooms large plumes of white flowers from July to September; crimson maroon fall color.Myrica pensylvanica Northern Bayberry 4 5' Broad leaf evergreen; dark blue green foliage.

Syringa vulgaris Lilac Sensation 10' Blooms purple flowers trimmed in white in May.

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Amalanchier x grandfoliaShadblow Serviceberry

Hydrangea quercifoliaOakleaf Hydrangea

Myrica pensylvanicaNorthern Bayberry

Chamaecyparis lawsonianaLawson’s Cypress

Syringa vulgarisLilac

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PerennialsBotanical Name Common Name Cultivar Height CommentsAlchillea spp. Yarrow Pretty Belinda 24” Blooms pink flattened flower heads from June to September.Agastache spp. Hummingbird Mint Blue Fortune 36” 48” Blooms powder blue flower spikes from July to October.Alchemilla mollis Lady's Mantle Thriller 18” Blooms attractive scalloped foliage; effective ground cover.Anemone hybrida Japanese Anemone Queen Charlotte 36” Blooms semi double pink flowers from August to September.Aquilegia spp. Columbine Black Barlow 26” Blooms dark purple double flowers from May to June.Aster x frikartii Frikart's Aster Monch 24” 36” Blooms lavender daisy like flowers from June to September.Astilbe spp. Astilbe Ostrich Plume 40” Blooms arching plumes of salmon pink flowers from June to July.Baptisia spp. False Indigo Twilite Prarieblues 40” Blooms purple violet flowers with a lemon yellow center from May to June.

Campanula punctata Bellflower Cherry Bells 12” Blooms pendulous red tubes from June to July.Coreopsis spp. Tickseed Sienna Sunset 16” Blooms sienna daisy like flower that fades to salmon pink from June to Septemer.Dicentra spp. Bleeding Heart Burning Hearts 10” Blooms deep pink heart shaped flowers from May to September.

Echinacea purpurea Coral Reef Coneflower 30” Blooms coral red double flowers from July to September.Helleborus x hybridus Lenten Rose Royal Heritage 15” Blooms creamy white to dusky maroon to pale green flowers from April to May.Hemerocallis spp. Daylily Hush Little Baby 22” Blooms ruffled rose to glowing green flowers from July to August.Heuchera spp. Coral Bells Mocha 12” Blooms spikes of delicate white flowers from June to July; glossy dark brown foliage.Iris germanica Tall Bearded Iris Fashion Queen 40” Blooms bi color apricot to violet large flowers in June.Iris sibirica Siberian Iris Blue Moon 36” Blooms large violet blue flowers trimmed with gold in June.

Matteuccia struthiopteris Ostrich Fern 48” Tall bright green fronds emerge in May; naturalizing.Pulmonaria spp. Lungwort Raspberry Splash 12” Blooms raspberry pink flowers from April to May.Salvia x sylvestris Sage May Night 18” Blooms dark violet blue spikes from May to August.

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Hydrangea arborescens Smooth Hydrangea Anabelle 4 5' Blooms large clusters of white flowers from June to August.Myrica pensylvanica Northern Bayberry 4 5' Broad leaf evergreen; dark blue green foliage.

Syringa vulgaris Lilac Sensation 10' Blooms purple flowers trimmed in white in May.

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Option 1:As our preferred option, both the pool and fi replace are setup on a linear axis with the residence’s rear entry point. This creates a sense of balance within the space and coincides with the formal approach to the hardscape features. The client’s eye is automatically drawn to the fi replace, thus creating a focal point in the overall living space. The client can also enjoy the ambience created by the glowing fi replace from the expansive porch area. Along the residence and hardscape features, are proposed beds fi lled with a mixture of perennials and woody plants.

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Option 2:This option involves having the pool both visible from the large back porch area and the driveway. The view to the pool is selectively screen from the driveway to ensure a suitable amount of privacy for that outdoor living space. Additional planting beds are proposed along the residence. The fi replace is proposed to be placed on the existing concrete pad area by the side of the residence and driveway. We propose that the paving texture is changed in that existing location to tie both the pool area and fi replace together.

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Option 3:This option is very similar to Option 1, but the orientation of the pool and fi replace are changed from being vertical to horizontal. Between the pool area and fi replace is a comfortable amount of circulation, which can be fi lled with supplemental seating and other outdoor accessories. Along the residence and hardscape features, are proposed beds fi lled with a mixture of perennials and woody plants. This will soften the areas around the sharp angles of the hardscape. Conceptual Parameters

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Option 4:Similar to Option 3, but the orientation of the fi replace has changed to open the amount of free space surrounding the pool area. Along the residence and hardscape features, are proposed beds fi lled with a mixture of perennials and woody plants. This will soften the areas around the sharp angles of the hardscape.

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Option 5:In this option, we propose to locate the pool area off to the side of the residence. The pool area can still be viewed from the large porch found on the rear side of the residence. The fi replace will be located at the far end of the proposed hardscape. It will provide a more intimate setting for anyone enjoying the fi replace’s ambiance. Along the residence and hardscape features, are proposed beds fi lled with a mixture of perennials and woody plants. This will soften the areas around the sharp angles of the hardscape.

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Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed) Aster prenanthoides (Symphyotrichum p.) (Zigzag Aster) Aster puniceus (Symphyotrichum puniceum) (Purple Stemmed Aster) Aster umbellatus (Doellingeria umbellata) (Flat Topped White Aster) Bidens cernua (Nodding Bur Marigold) Carex comosa (Cosmos (Bristly) Sedge) Carex lupulina (Hop Sedge) Carex lurida (Lurid (Shallow) Sedge) Carex scoparia (Blunt Broom Sedge) Carex stipata (Awl Sedge) Carex vulpinoidea (Fox Sedge) Elymus virginicus (Virginia Wild Rye) Eupatorium fi stulosum (Joe Pye Weed) Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset) Euthamia graminifolia (Solidago g.) (Grass Leaved Goldenrod) Geum laciniatum (Rough Avens) Glyceria canadensis (Rattlesnake Grass) Glyceria grandis (American Mannagrass) Helenium autumnale (Common Sneezeweed) Heliopsis helianthoides (Ox Eye Sunfl ower) Juncus effusus (Soft Rush) Juncus tenuis (Path Rush) Ludwigia alternifolia (Seedbox) Mimulus ringens (Square Stemmed Monkey Flower) Onoclea sensibilis (Sensitive Fern) Scirpus polyphyllus (Many Leaved Bulrush) Verbena hastata (Blue Vervain) Vernonia gigantea (V. altissima) (Giant Ironweed) Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders)

Chamaecrista fasciculata (Cassia f.) (Partridge Pea) Desmodium canadense (Showy Tick Trefoil) Penstemon laevigatus (Appalachian Beard Tongue) Senna hebecarpa (Cassia h.) (Wild Senna) Senna marilandica (Cassia m.) (Maryland Senna) Tradescantia ohiensis (Ohio Spiderwort) Verbena hastata (Blue Vervain) Penstemon digitalis (Tall White Beard tongue) Rudbeckia hirta (Black Eyed Susan) Allium cernuum (Nodding Onion) Baptisia australis (Blue False Indigo) Heliopsis helianthoides (Ox Eye Sunfl ower) Liatris spicata (Marsh (Dense) blazing Star (Spiked Gayfeather)) Monarda fi stulosa (Wild Bergamot) Eupatorium fi stulosum (Joe Pye Weed) Eupatorium perfoliatum (Boneset) Hypericum pyramidatum (Great St. John’s Wort) Vernonia gigantea (V. altissima) (Giant Ironweed) Zizia aurea (Golden Alexanders)

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Stewartia pseudocamellia Japanese Stewartia

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Reblooming Jennifer Rebecca Iris

Monarda Petite Wonder

Anemone sylvestris Snowdrop Anemone

Leucanthemum x superbum Ice Star

Geranium cinereum Purple Pillow

Iris Jennifer Rebecca

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Trees & ShrubsBotanical Name Common Name Cultivar Height Spread

Cornus racemosa Gray Dogwood Slavinii' 2 3' 4'Hydrangea quercifolia Oakleaf Hydrangea Pee Wee' 3 4' 3 4'Myrica pensylvanica Northern Bayberry 4' 4'Syringa Prince Charming Lilac Bailming' 4 5' 4 5'

PerennialsBotanical Name Common Name Cultivar Height Spread

Achillea spp. Summerwine Yarrow Summerwine' 24" 18 24"Anemone sylverstris Snowdrop Anemone Pee Wee' 18" 18"Aquilegia spp. Dorthy Rose Columbine Dorthy Rose' 24" 18"Geranium cinereum Purple Pillow Cranesbill Purple Pillow' 8" 12"Heuchera spp. Rave On Coral Bells Rave On' 6" 18"Leucanthemum x superbum Ice Star Shasta Daisy Ice Star' 24" 18"Monarda spp. Petite Wonder Bee Balm Petite Wonder' 12" 18"Iris spp. Reblooming Jennifer Rebecca Iris Jennifer Rebecca' 30" 18 24"

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