Photo by Brenda Liu
Classic Courtyard
Using lush greens help create an intimate yet functional outdoor space complementing the home’s traditional style
**1**. **Grand entrance**
Pedestal urns enhance the home’s neutral palette and contrast with the dark metalwork on the door and hanging light.
**2**. **Strong focal point**
The central black urn planted with coleus and fuchsias is an easy-to-maintain alternative to a fountain. ‘Flower Carpet’ roses encircled by boxwood soften the stonework’s hard edges.
**3**. **Central path**
Along the path, columnar European hornbeams underplanted with a mix of bergenia, hostas and coralbells add an unexpected twist on traditional symmetry.
**4**. **Living walls**
Columnar European hornbeams and a yew hedge define the courtyard, enclosing the space for privacy and tranquility.
**The result**
Instead of a generic cookie-cutter plot, the yard offers an intimate space and an enticing entry. Even the neighbour gushes that “it’s like a view of Versailles every morning.” And there is nothing cookie cutter about that.
***Get the Look***
**The perfect plant life to complete the look**
CLASSIC COURTYARD PLANTINGS
**Learn more about cedar roofing to help finish this stylish home**
ALL ABOUT CEDAR SHINGLES
**Add the final touches to compliment your masterpiece**
CLASSIC COURTYARD TRIMMINGS
*Landscape design by Earth Inc.*
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