1. Lakefront Hideaway in Wisconsin
On the shores of Lake Michigan near Port Washington, Wisconsin, LandWorks created a relaxing, nature-inspired landscape for a couple with college-age children. The team designed a series of garden rooms throughout the 3½-acre vacation property, including this thyme-infused bluestone patio for dining, entertaining and enjoying the waterfront views. There are also lakeside gardens, a zen-inspired labyrinth and a yoga studio.
The blues, grays and bronzes of the bluestone paving nod to the nearby water and complement the home’s exterior. The designers planted tufts of woolly thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus, USDA zones 5 to 8; find your zone) between the dry-laid pavers for a pleasant fragrance when the plants are walked on.
Also, check out the pass-through window in the background, which makes it easy to move food and beverages from the kitchen to the outside and also creates a perfect perch for sipping drinks and taking in the views.
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On the shores of Lake Michigan near Port Washington, Wisconsin, LandWorks created a relaxing, nature-inspired landscape for a couple with college-age children. The team designed a series of garden rooms throughout the 3½-acre vacation property, including this thyme-infused bluestone patio for dining, entertaining and enjoying the waterfront views. There are also lakeside gardens, a zen-inspired labyrinth and a yoga studio.
The blues, grays and bronzes of the bluestone paving nod to the nearby water and complement the home’s exterior. The designers planted tufts of woolly thyme (Thymus pseudolanuginosus, USDA zones 5 to 8; find your zone) between the dry-laid pavers for a pleasant fragrance when the plants are walked on.
Also, check out the pass-through window in the background, which makes it easy to move food and beverages from the kitchen to the outside and also creates a perfect perch for sipping drinks and taking in the views.
Find a local landscape designer