Graceful, Formal Geometry in Minneapolis Lakefront Garden
Elegant, symmetrical flagstone and plantings, fanciful statues and manicured courtyards combine to create an immersive fairy tale in this dreamy garden. Hedges and lawns are trimmed to echo the gracious sweep of reflecting pools and patios, and the overall effect is positively transporting.
Reflecting Pool in Formal Garden
One almost expects to see Alice and the White Rabbit dashing across the lawns of this grand formal garden. Here, a reflecting pool is shaded by rows of trees.
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Snail Fountain and Pool
You never know who you might bump into strolling around this beautiful formal garden. Tall hedges add a sense of mystery.
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Reflecting Pool and Enclosed Garden
The garden's careful symmetry—in the bluestone paths, boxwood hedges, statuary and plantings—gives out an ordered sense of calm.
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Lakefront Parterre Garden
A parterre garden dotted with statues also comes with sweeping lake views.
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Waterfront Courtyard With Red Flowers
Formal courtyards juxtaposed with green lawns make up the grand-yet-peaceful structure of this home's outdoor areas. Boundaries are defined by boxwood and alpine currant hedges.
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Formal Courtyard With Boxwood Hedges
Boxwood hedges carve a symmetrical border of green around this formal courtyard.
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Lantern and Bluestone Walkway
The patios and walkways were laid with New York Bluestone, a pretty contrast to the garden's plentiful green.
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Formal Front Yard and Gate
Noble gates herald the entrance to this lakefront Minneapolis home. Pull up the the wide driveway and be treated to views of sweeping lawns and beautiful formal gardens.
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Photo By: Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design