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Gorgeous Gardens: Whimsical, Multi-Level Landscape

Located in Hunting Valley, Ohio, this mansion has an impressive, multi-level backyard that's full of whimsical details. For example, landscape designer Patrick Cloonan installed a huge fiberglass-and-steel tree, a rock waterfall, stepping stones and a swing bed all around his clients' pool. The result is a lavish wonderland.

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Custom Tree With Swing

A fiberglass-and-steel oak tree is a sturdy support for a large swing. The tree was constructed in California, then shipped out to this backyard in Ohio.

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Backyard River and Waterfall

Water cascades over a waterfall and bubbles its way among rocks and gardens.

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Photo: Kevin Reeves Photography

Garden With Stepping Stone Path

Stepping stones invite exploration through this backyard's expansive gardens. Pretty lights make wandering possible even when night falls.

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Photo: Kevin Reeves Photography

Backyard With Manmade Oak Tree

For this backyard plan, designers wanted a tree from which to hang a large swing. Because there weren't any trees big enough to support the swing, they custom-designed one out of steel and fiberglass.

2019

Gorgeous Gardens: Whimsical, Multi-Level Landscape

Custom Tree With Swing

Backyard River and Waterfall

Garden With Stepping Stone Path

Backyard With Manmade Oak Tree

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