Pinnacle House, Hollis, NH
Carved into a beautifully wooded hillside, this home has a commanding presence to the world below. The skillfully sited home provides the homeowners with tranquility and privacy, but also presented the challenge of erosion control. We used this opportunity to build a series of natural stone retaining walls and steps, leading to a sitting area where 2 radiantly red Adirondack chairs await the visitors’ arrival.
Existing garden beds were asking to be enlarged to a scale in keeping with the size of this majestic home. Ornamental shrubs, trees, grasses and a lush layer of understory perennials were installed to prevent erosion and to provide vital habitat for native birds and insects. Dense plantings create a pleasing display of color and texture from spring to frost.
The naturalistic approach continues across the driveway, with a complementary planting scheme and a long, dry-stacked stone wall that defines the woodland edge. Plant material blends seamlessly with the woodland backdrop and offers year-round blooms, foliage and cover for local wildlife.
We are proud to announce a 2023 Silver Award from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers for our work on this property.
The transformation of ‘the slope’ before, during and after through spring, summer and fall.
We redesigned the side planting beds to improve structure, color and biodiversity for native insects and pollinators. Shrubs and perennials were densely planted to minimize the need for weeding and overall maintenance. Now, the beds are alive with the sound and movement of beneficial insects which help improve the overall health and sustainability of the gardens.
The side gardens before, during and after through spring, summer and fall:
This property is bordered by a beautiful natural woodland edge that slopes down to the driveway. We further enhanced this area with a stacked stone wall to define the space and to provide a foundation for a mixed border of trees, shrubs and perennials. Color begins in late spring and continues to evolve deep into the fall months.
The woodland wall, before, during and after through spring, summer and fall:
