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Untamed Gardens creates landscapes that nourish living things
Untamed Gardens designs are rooted in the unique qualities of each site, tailored to the specific needs of each client, and built for the long term. The samples on this page show plantings that are between one and two years old, and that are expected to reach maturity in their third growing season.
Converting lawn to a woodland meadow
We started with a front yard that bordered the woods but had minimal landscaping. Our goals were to reduce the amount of mowing required, introduce texture and foliage to reflect the natural surroundings, and create a more pleasant transition to the front door and porch.
Softening a pool fence
The goal of this design was to block or screen a pool fence that was distracting from the wonderful view. Rather than rely on a visually heavy screen, we de-emphasized the fence by building a boisterous perennial garden around it.
Defining traffic patterns
A key objective in this design was to define the different sections of this yard, and connect them with natural walkways. By replacing a significant portion of the lawn with meadow plantings we created a space that is full of texture and color while offering different nooks to explore.
Framing a seating area
This planting was put together to provide a foundation for this popular sitting area. By selecting lower-growing perennials we highlighted this corner while allowing the wonderful view to remain the focal point.
