Rhododendron in full bloom enclosing the Breakfast Porch European Hornbeam hedges on stilts (aerial hedges) (underplanted with Midnight May Sage, French Lavender) enclose a parterre garden with a fountain as a focal point. garden tunnel, allee, Lamium 'Anne Greenway' Boxwood Parterre, Hydrangea standard 'Pink Diamond' Merrick Art Gallery, Victorian Garden - needlepoint - embroidery garden Merrick Art Gallery, wedding venue Spring tulip garden - Potager - Williamsburg Garden French Villa Garden, European Columnar hornbeams, wisteria standards, cast iron urn barberry, boxwood,'Dragon Lady' hollies, hydrangeas Cottage Garden Cottage Garden - Irises, Poppies, Rozeanne Geraniums, Wargrave Pink Geraniums, Peegee Hydrangeas Formal Garden: Catmint - Knock-out Roses, Allium 'Globemaster', Violas in Cast Iron Urn Formal garden, cast iron urn, boxwood Loose cottage Garden Celtic Knot,'Green Velvet' boxwood, 'Crimson Pygmy' barberry, and 'Rheingold' Arborvitae, 'limelight' hydrangeas Vegetable garden Peonies Spilling over a Waterford Vase, on a Banded Mahogany Hall Table with Marble Top. The wallpaper is a documentary damask print by Brunschwig & Fils (that inspired the planting of these peonies in the cutting garden) Home Our Philosophy Design and Installation Fee Structure Gardens Group Tours & Teas Contact Home Our Philosophy Design and Installation Fee Structure Gardens Shop Proper Contact Site by Abbey Email Karen Atkins
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The gardens immediately surrounding a house should be considered as important as any other room within the home. These outdoor rooms should be consistent with the architecture in both period and feel, ultimately coordinating with the key interior details, such as wallpaper and paint colorways. Read more


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Ask about Proper Gardens Group Tours, Presentations, and Tea Parties!

Gather up a group of friends and family to spend an afternoon in our Colonial Revival Gardens surrounding our 1880s
two-story brick, Federal farm house. Choose a presentation that interests you most and enjoy our delicious menu of
Savory Delights & Sweet Extravagances! Learn more

Beautifully designed and presented Gift Certificates are available in the following denominations:
 
$250 - 2-3 hour private consultation in your garden
$500 - Garden consultation, design, and drawing of one aspect of your building (front, side, or back yard.)
$5,000 - Garden design and installation 
$10,000 - Garden design and installation

Contact Karen for more information.