From the June/July 2021 Issue
Alfresco Fairytale-Entry
The entry to the driveway is bordered by pennisetum ‘Hameln’, spiraea ‘Gold Mound’, rhododendron ‘Yaku Prince’, buxus ‘Dee Runk’ and a helleborus hybrid.
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Alfresco Fairytale-Pool
The slate roof shingles, stucco walls and whimsically shaped wings lend a fairytale aura. The house and patio are bordered by ilex Gem Box® shrubs. Globes of purple allium ‘Gladiator’ […]
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Alfresco Fairytale-Trellis
“There are little things to discover in every corner,” Mierop says of the Montclair property. In this corner, climbing roses and clematis ‘Jackmanii’ gracefully ascend a trellis.
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Alfresco Fairytale-Pool and Fountain
“The pool wall is a strong, sculptural feature that creates interest any time of the year,” Mierop says. The bowls on the pillars hold assorted sedum and succulents. The large […]
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Alfresco Fairytale-Garden
Lisa Mierop describes the landscape layout as “a romantic sequence of small rooms.” Those entering the property from the motor court pass through what is believed to be the original […]
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Alfresco Fairytale-Landscaped wall
Apricot Drift® roses spill over the new dry-laid fieldstone wall.
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Alfresco Fairytale-Pergola
The hand-tinted pergola was preweathered to look as if it were original to the home. The terrace features container displays of annuals and tropical plants.
From the June/July 2021 Issue
Alfresco Fairytale
A garden worthy of happy-ever-after grows in Montclair Lisa Mierop calls the style of Jeh Johnson and Susan DiMarco’s Montclair, New Jersey, home “fairytale Tudor.” Indeed, the 1920s-era residence […]