kitchen
BUILDING A CAMPFIRE
To fashion this rustic seating area
that faces the outdoor kitchen on the
wooded lot, landscape architect
Andrew Magee and landscape
contractor Chris Hayes first needed
to backfill the small valley it sat in.
Once the site was raised, Magee
implemented a three-tiered planting
design to create a peaceful retreat.
woodland: To introduce
biodiversity to the mature oak and
maple canopy, Magee added small
understory trees including Florida
dogwood, multistem shadblow, and
American holly. Existing immature
white pine were encouraged.
shrubs: Rhododendron were
transplanted from elsewhere on the
property. New species include two
types of viburnum (‘Doublefile,’ and
‘Arrowwood’).
ground: Variegated hosta and
Solomon’s seal add a splash of color,
while a variety of ferns (including
Hayscented, Ostrich, and Lady)
contribute feathery texture. European
ginger, sweet woodruff, and fall
flowering anemone were planted
to supplement existing geraniums
and astilbe.
in
dining table, its classic design yet another nod
to Adirondack style, is just steps away.
“This has been our first real season hav-g everything how it’s supposed to be,” says
Vicky Hadden. “Most of our entertaining has
been getting a blazing fire going, my brother-in-law at the grill, and that nice feeling of
gathering around the fire with family.”
S+H
construction
QUALI TY • INTEGRI TY • VALUE
Custom Home Building | Renovations & Additions | Historical Renovations
Landscaping & Site Work | Renewable Energy
THE SITEWORK AND LANDSCAPE DIVISION collaborates with homeowners and architects
to create stone walls, terraces, patios, walkways, waterfalls, ponds, and reflecting pools in
addition to overall site improvements, plantings, gardening, water management, and drainage.
2007
Best General
Contractor
Best Kitchen
Remodeling
26 New Street, Cambridge, MA 02138
