Made for Outdoor Play | Landscape Creations

Curved stone retaining wall, garden steps, shrubs, and mature trees in Wellesley, Massachusetts; the wall manages the grade change between the original home's landscape and expanded outdoor amenities on an adjacent lot.

Ajuga 'Chocolate Chip' grows between large bluestone pavers on a Wellesley, Massachusetts garden landing; planted joints soften the stonework and blend pedestrian circulation into the naturalistic landscape.

A sports court is bermed into the hill and augmented with large perimter trees on the Wellesley, Massachusetts property to create a private, park-light setting in a busy metro-Boston neighborhood.

Irregular stone walking path winds through hydrangeas and woodland planting in Wellesley, Massachusetts; the durable path connects outdoor amenities while preserving the immersive, naturalistic garden experience.

Custom mahogany and wrought iron railing curves around the elevated sports-court spectator area in Wellesley, Massachusetts; the railing provides a protective edge while preserving open views to the court and gardens.

White flowering perennials beneath a mature woodland canopy in Wellesley, Massachusetts; understory planting adds seasonal texture while reinforcing the natural, parklike character of the expanded property.

Mature tree canopy and layered vegetation screen garden structures in Wellesley, Massachusetts; retained and supplemented perimeter trees help create the private, parklike enclosure planned for the suburban property.

Wood-and-wire vegetable garden gate opens from a planted stone path in Wellesley, Massachusetts.

Mixed granite Ashlar-style retaining wall in Wellesley, Massachusetts holds the property's steep grade.

Flowering perennials frame a garden path and modern fire feature in Wellesley, Massachusetts; layered planting softens the outdoor living hardscape and visually connects gathering areas to the surrounding landscape.

Swimming pool, play lawn, specimen tree, and layered shrubs at the Wellesley, Massachusetts residence; planting frames the original outdoor living area and helps visually connect earlier work with the expanded landscape.

Outdoor fire pit and seating area surrounded by flowering perennials, shrubs, mature trees, and low lighting in Wellesley, Massachusetts; layered planting creates an intimate garden room for family gathering.

Close-up of flames rising from a stone fire feature with smooth river rock in Wellesley, Massachusetts; the masonry feature creates a focal point for outdoor gathering within the planted residential landscape.

Stone masonry steps with recessed downlighting in Wellesley, Massachusetts; the stair resolves a grade change while integrated light improves nighttime visibility between landscape levels.

Curved sports-court spectator overlook with stone masonry, custom railing, and layered planting in Wellesley, Massachusetts; the overlook creates a protected viewing area while plantings soften the hardscape.

$v\Tennis and basketball court set into a Wellesley, Massachusetts hillside against a mixed granite retaining wall; the wall resolves grade while the tucked-in court and perimeter planting create privacy within a busy neighborhood.$

Multi-use tennis and basketball court tucked into a wooded Wellesley, Massachusetts landscape; retaining walls, custom fencing, lawn, and perimeter planting create a private family recreation area near a busy neighborhood.

Modern fire feature and lounge seating framed by shrubs and flowering perennials near the screened porch in Wellesley, Massachusetts; planting softens the hardscape and links the gathering area to the broader garden.

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Location:

Wellesley, MA

Project Partners:

Landscape Architect: Gregory Lombardi Design Architect: Morehouse MacDonald & Associates General Contractor: Sanford Custom Builders Photography: Neil Landino

Distinctions:

2023 National Association of Landscape Professionals, Gold Award 2023 Rhode Island Nursery & Landscape Association,Excellence Award 2023 Bunny Mellon Garden Design Award, Runner Up 2026 Oasis Award, Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living

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