Stretching between the house and the potting shed, a lushly planted area provides a focal point visible from the kitchen, while an informal patio with Belgian block granite pavers and a parterre of English boxwoods serves as a gathering spot for family and friends.
“I wanted that to be more of a living room to the house,” Chip says, noting it’s where Laura spends the most time. In addition to structural evergreens, favorite annuals and perennials offer a spectacular palette of blue, lavender, purple, pink, and white that echoes the Shipman plan.
