0369: Wellesley Landscape Renovation

0369: Wellesley Landscape Renovation

This landscape renovation turned an outdated, lackluster yard into a stunning, envy-inducing outdoor oasis. The front entrance now boasts an elegant bluestone walkway with a charming cobblestone border, leading to a redesigned main entry. A striking sterling-gray ashlar staircase and bluestone landing frame a new portico, creating a warm and inviting welcome.

Flanking the entrance, lush gardens burst with year-round color and texture, featuring ornamental crabapples, Japanese maples, inkberry hollies, little-lime hydrangeas, and a vibrant mix of perennials. A secluded front patio, nestled between the gardens and office, offers a serene spot to savor morning coffee in the sunlight. The meticulously maintained lawn blankets the property, enhancing its welcoming charm. A granite light post stands as a beacon of hospitality, while carefully placed landscape lighting highlights the gardens and key features, ensuring both ambiance and safety after dusk.

In the backyard, a new bluestone patio, framed by a sterling-gray ashlar retaining wall with reclaimed brick inlays, creates an elegant setting for relaxation around a cozy fire pit. Nestled between a new screened-in porch and a mature maple tree, this space is perfect for unwinding. A beloved dogwood tree, carefully transplanted from the front yard, now thrives as a focal point in the rear, adding timeless beauty and character to the landscape.