A metaphor was exercised throughout the Rivanna house landscape design: the home’s relationship to the Rivanna River below. A large retaining wall that helps to define the front yard, was interrupted by a constructed water feature with shrubs and perennials tumbling alongside. The step stones and walk ways continue the feeling of river flow around the garden and home. Native plants are integrated with exotics to provide a naturalistic landscape, softening this beautiful Craftsman style renovation.

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Landscape design can take good advantage of natural light.

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With terracing a sloped yard can be sculpted into different garden spaces, allowing a more private space for the cottage above, as well as an entertainment lawn for the main house below. A stone wall ties to the history of the place while providing visual interest. Seasonal change is expressed in the perennial border.

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Perennial and annual garden beds can enliven a garden with the bright changes of seasonal color.

Pharsalia, Tyro, VA

A woodland walk, framed by hosta leads the eye and foot to the open garden and distance views beyond.

Pharsalia, Tyro, VA

Pharsalia is not only a host to special events but, is also a location of a cut flower business. Perennials are a very important part of the garden.

Pharsalia, Tyro, VA

Pharsalia, a historic home and special event location.

Pharsalia, Tyro, VA

The gold of ‘Ogon’ Spirea contrast well with a variegated Lilac shrub.

A series of patios descend a slope, connecting the main house to a cottage and providing great views of the farm pond, beyond.