Northshore Home magazine highlights the best in architectural design, new construction and renovations, interiors, and landscape design.
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nshoremag.com/nshorehome/ Although they were newbies to gardening, the two came into the project armed with all the right instincts. Their Victorian could feel imposing, but they painted it a muted yellow/cream with white trim accented discreetly by navy detailing. Corseted all around in plantings, it lets the surrounding shrubs and trees steal the scene. To give it breathing room, the sole nod to a typical backyard lawn spreads beyond the shrubbery. Both Welch and Christensen have literature in their roots— Christensen is a retired publisher, and Welch comes from a family of educators and authors, beyond her famous grandfather. That being the case, the plot was bound to thicken. More than one garden expert guided the evolution of the garden. Kim Turner and Ann Uppington served as the primary collaborators, finding appropriate plant selections to fill each space. At one point, the family considered a pool. But, not wanting to tackle the main- tenance involved, they went for a croquet court instead. Because croquet calls for a cozy, shaded spectator space, they installed a long pergola, paved beneath in brick and fitted with grape vines. It became one of many delightful destinations on the property. From the beginning, a whole lot of bushwhacking was required to muscle out plants that had claimed land over the years. More recently, Raina Finn of Trinity Gardens was hired to clear around some previously existing spireas. Finn proved quite enthusiastic and accomplished, and she effectively opened up space for a whole series of magical paths and garden areas. SPRING 2019 61