This Hanover, NH home is tucked away from the street and encircled by a strong edge of large white. The new owners removed foundation plantings that had become overgrown, dwarfing the one-story façade, and wanted to redesign the stone walkway to the front entrance. There is now a richly diverse selection of plants that grace the sloping area along the new walkway, with new steps and retaining wall at the driveway entrance. This landscape design now allows a safe and beautiful “gateway” to their home.

(Before) A naked house

(Before) Uneven steps and overgrown slope

A big smile after a long day of planting

A new entry underway

A wonderful mix of plantings

An entirely transformed entry

An underused lawn becomes a carpet of shrubs and perennials

Curved planting beds flank the front entry

Nearly complete

New wall and entry steps

Soon the mulch will be spread