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Elegance Abounds in Charleston Rear Garden

From: Carolina Landscape

Old Carolina brick and wrought iron join verdant native plantings and a turquoise pool for a classic garden retreat with graceful features.

Photo: Chris & Cami Photography. From: Carolina Landscape

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Charleston Backyard and Swimming Pool

The backyard feels perfectly balanced, brick patio trading places with ribbons of lawn. The swimming pool is the sparkling gemstone focal point.

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Backyard With Small Brick Patios

Instead of one big patio, landscape designers set up several smaller ones. They all feel unified, made of the same brick. There's one for poolside conversation, poolside lounging and an outdoor dining area.

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Small Brick Patio With Two White Chairs

A jewel box-sized patio sits just below the porch and is charmingly surrounded by green vines and bushes. The plants bring captivating softness to the tiny seating arrangement.

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Porch and Garden With Pool

When it's hot at this Charleston home, there are options: Enjoy a cool iced tea on the shady porch, or stroll down a few steps and jump into the pool!

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Backyard With Raised Brick Patio

Along the back edge of the yard, a raised brick patio is dedicated to outdoor dining with a black-and-white dining table and chairs.

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Backyard With Raised Patio and Pool

A hedge wraps around the perimeter of the backyard and, in front, designers planted a series of small trees. It's a lovely way to add dimension to the outdoor space and variety to the shades of green.

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Brick Patio With Outdoor Dining Table

Tucked away at the back of the yard and surrounded by trees and hedges, this outdoor dining area feels wonderfully peaceful and intimate.

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Garden With Black Iron Gate

For an elegant entrance, a black wrought iron gate stands out against the garden's green.

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Wrought Iron Gate With Ivy

Brick and wrought iron become so romantic covered in green climbing ivy.

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Small Brick Patio and Pool

The backyard is divided up with one half dedicated to the swimming pool and the other to a brick poolside patio. Plants provide spots of visual rest along the corners and borders.

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Narrow Backyard With Brick Patio

A meticulous layout stylishly uses every inch of this slim Charleston backyard. Brick, lawn and structured garden beds are brought together with the careful intention of a modern art painting.

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Four White Lounge Chairs

Warm up post swim on a cushy lounge chair. Their thick white cushions blend harmoniously with the house.

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Pool With Grass Border

Strips of grass act as a pretty picture frame for this backyard's pool.

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Brick Patio and Four Lounge Chairs

Texture is key in this petite backyard. Designers used brick, grass and marble for a striking combination.

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Elegance Abounds in Charleston Rear Garden

Charleston Backyard and Swimming Pool

Backyard With Small Brick Patios

Small Brick Patio With Two White Chairs

Porch and Garden With Pool

Backyard With Raised Brick Patio

Backyard With Raised Patio and Pool

Brick Patio With Outdoor Dining Table

Garden With Black Iron Gate

Wrought Iron Gate With Ivy

Small Brick Patio and Pool

Narrow Backyard With Brick Patio

Four White Lounge Chairs

Pool With Grass Border

Brick Patio and Four Lounge Chairs

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