We know our readers love to see before and after photos of our Cincinnati landscaping projects. A new construction home makes for dramatic photos, but even more exciting, it allows us to create exactly what a homeowner wants right from the very start. For this home, that meant playing off the charming style of the painted brick home with stone and shingle accents.

First Impressions

Right at the front door, we played up this home’s already strong curb appeal with curved beds filled with flowers and evergreen shrubs. To the right of the front porch entry, a Japanese maple adds rich color. The front walkway, which is lined with pavers designed to look like cobblestones, is illuminated at night with path lights.

Softening the Edges

A lot that slopes down away from the right side of the home allowed us to include low stone retaining walls that give structure while defining the beautiful planting beds. Trees, shrubbery and perennials all come together to anchor the home on its site and surround it with color.

Drive Time

A special home calls for an out-of-the-ordinary driveway. The homeowners selected pavers that resemble cobblestones to give their driveway and front walk Old World charm. The inset in the photo below shows the layer of gravel that we installed below the pavers to keep them level and beautiful for years to come.

Side Show

The side entrance is just as pretty as the front, thanks to painted posts and curved beds with pops of color. Disguising necessary items, like air conditioning compressors, is a perfect job for landscaping. Here, we chose evergreen shrubs and ornamental trees to shield the compressor from view.

Designing Your Dream

If you’re inspired by this new home (see even more photos here), we’d love to hear about your vision for landscaping. Whether it’s for a new house or an existing home, landscaping design can provide a fresh new look you’ll love.