Nestled on one acre of forested land, this yard is enhanced by verdant plantings and by classic hardscape materials like Connecticut bluestone and brick for an East-Coast feel. The existing swimming pool received new coping and bluestone decking, and the large lawn areas were kept as-is. We added an outdoor kitchen and bar, large stone patio and seat walls, a new raised-bed garden, new gravel and stone paths, and new plantings all the way through for a real garden retreat.