Landscape Architect: Matthew Cunningham Photography by Matthew Cunningham
When tasked with designing a garden for a newly built summer house in Lamoine, Maine, landscape architect Matthew Cunningham (who grew up in Maine) understood the challenges: extreme temperatures, salt air, rampant deer and other wildlife, and fog. Come with us on a tour to see how Cunningham dealt with the obstacles.
To avoid the need for an irrigation system, Cunningham focused on perennials.
The perennials he chose, including Russian sage, salvias, and artemisia, do well in a range of climates.
The garden is pet-durable to accommodate the client's beloved French bulldog.
Consistent use of the same stone unites all of the hardscape elements.
A drip strip of river stones prevents soil from back-splashing onto the facade.
Cunningham spaced walking pavers with a wide joint of lawn in between.
A fire pit patio is made of big slabs of reclaimed granite embedded in the lawn.
Clumps of pink and white Echinacea lend an informal look to the garden.
A granite wall provides overflow seating for guests at the clients' frequent clam bakes.
The house and garage are connected by a covered breezeway.
On the garage, rolling shutters protect against the weather.
A path on the side of the garage is edged by hay-scented fern.
Old granite piers are used to organize the woodpile.
Mature maples create dappled shade on the north side of the house.