A garden is always more than its plants and flowers.
Hardscaping provides the structure and bones of the garden or landscaping. Hildene
House had a great collection of hardscaping for the property and the garden.
Here are some of my favorites.
Observatory
Every estate should have one. Robert Todd Lincoln was an
astronomy buff, and built this mini observatory for star gazing. It is still used
today.
Fences and Walls
The house is built on a promontory overlooking the valley
below. Fences and walls are nicely used to protect visitors from taking a tumble.
Paths
Paths guide visitors, and provide protection for the land. I
liked the variations of brick paths used on the estate. I was also intrigued
with the use of marble.
Green House
The green house would have been interesting while in use,
but it is also interesting as a relic. It looks like some of its former
plantings are now taking over.
Flower Beds
The formal flower beds are contained with clipped hedges, the
cutting garden with a weather wooden fence.
Grand Entrance
An estate really should have a grand entrance, and this sweeping driveway and covered entry is a perfect. What could be more civilized than to arrive and alight from horse and buggy or car, protected from the elements? |
| The grand entrance at Hildene House |
Observatory
Every estate should have one. Robert Todd Lincoln was an
astronomy buff, and built this mini observatory for star gazing. It is still used
today. |
| A private observatory |
Fences and Walls
The house is built on a promontory overlooking the valley
below. Fences and walls are nicely used to protect visitors from taking a tumble.
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| Wrought iron fence implanted in the cliff |
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| Stone wall provides a protective barrier to the cliff below |
Paths
Paths guide visitors, and provide protection for the land. I
liked the variations of brick paths used on the estate. I was also intrigued
with the use of marble.
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Green House
The green house would have been interesting while in use,
but it is also interesting as a relic. It looks like some of its former
plantings are now taking over. |
| Weathered frame of a relic greenhouse |
Flower Beds
The formal flower beds are contained with clipped hedges, the
cutting garden with a weather wooden fence. |
| Clipped hedges provide the frame for formal flower beds |
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| Marble and clipped hedges |
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| Weathered wood fence of the cutting garden |
Arches and Pergolas
The arch leading to the kitchen and cutting garden, and the pergola of the formal garden provide an invitation to roam, and framing for the views. |
| Arch with seating beckons the visitor to the cutting garden |
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| Pergola provides some shade, and a frame for the landscape |
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