Contemplative Corner
Sprays of lavender, creeping thyme, oregano,
and sedums enhance a flagstone patio area.
say, 'Wow, it's a green lawn.'"
Designing something that works for
the landscape, the homeowner, and the
environment takes a special touch, Lombardi says. "You have to be an intimacy
junkie," he says, adding, "You have to like
getting close to people."
Lombardi says designers also have
to recognize how long the homeowners
plan to stay on the property and plan
accordingly. "If it's their 'forever house,'
we can develop a master plan that will
unfold over time," he says, adding that
instant gratification, in the form of fully
grown trees and shrubs can add exponentially to the price tag.
The family at Willowgate is looking
forward to seeing things unfold. "There
are plantings that I know will be in their
prime in 30 or 40 years, and hopefully
I'll be around to see that," the homeowner says. "We really hope this is the
place we're going to be for the rest of
our lives, and that our kids get to enjoy
it, and someday our grandkids as well."
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