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Enchanting & Effortless Garden for Formal Pennsylvania Estate

From: Hess Landscape Architects, Inc.

A stone path with clover joints dances across the gracious grounds of this Pennsylvania estate, with stately features and everything needed for entertaining out-of-doors.

White Gate and Poolhouse

Photo: Stephen Govel Photography. From: Hess Landscape Architects, Inc.

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White Gate and Poolhouse

Mismatched stepping stones lead the way from an outdoor entertaining area through an adorable white picket gate to the backyard's pool and poolhouse.

Poolhouse With Blue Chairs

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White Coastal Poolhouse With Blue Chairs

Grab lunch and a little shade under the poolhouse's pergola. Pool blue chairs and the planters' mix of seasonal annuals provide the cheery color.

Path and Blue Container Garden

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Stone Path and Blue Container Garden

Look away for a moment and the garden just might overtake this stepping stone path. The landscape design offers something interesting to enjoy no matter the season.

Patio With Tall Fireplace

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Patio Sitting Area With Tall Fireplace

A tall, two-sided fireplace anchors the patio part of this large backyard. The al fresco sitting area opens up to lawn but feels protected and intimate thanks to the fireplace and garden beds on either side.

White Pergola and Gold Sofas

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White Pergola and Container Gardens

Planters with bright blooms were placed at the foot of the pergola's columns. The move helps blend the structure into the surrounding gardens and yard.

Fireplace and Patio Dining Area

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Fireplace and Outdoor Dining Area

Peek through this patio's two-sided fireplace at the cozy al fresco dining area. A seating arrangement is on the opposite side.

Pergola Covered Dining Area

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Pergola Covered Dining Area and Grill

This dining area's design is rustic and simple with a picnic table and a stone foundation around the grill. The chairs' delicate pattern layers in lightness and romance. Beautiful garden views are the best part.

Two Sided Outdoor Fireplace

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Patio With Two Sided Fireplace

A two-sided fireplace warms up both an outdoor dining area (beneath the pergola) and an open air seating arrangement.

Pergola With Lighting

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Pergola With Lighting

A large pergola cozies up the patio's dining area and outdoor fireplace. Lighting was added underneath to make the space usable day and night.

Picket Fence and Gate

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White Picket Fence and Gate

A peek-through gate seems straight out of a fairy tale. Pretty sure the garden on the other side is enchanted.

Pool and White Picket Fence

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Pool Area With White Picket Fence

Designers enclosed the pool area with a sweet picket fence for a little privacy. Lush gardens help as well, lending their natural beauty with seasonal blooms and textures.

Garden and Green Lounge Chairs

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Green Outdoor Lounge Chairs and Garden

Squishy chairs are the most fun way to lounge in between swims. Landscaper designers planned the pool's texturally-rich garden backdrop using a mix of herbaceous species with distinct foliage patterns. Different plants bloom as the seasons go by.

Pool and Green Floor Cushions

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Swimming Pool and Green Floor Cushions

The swimming pool got a face lift, and now homeowners can swim and lounge (love those green and blue floor cushions) with the beautiful backdrop of garden views.

Swimming Pool and Flowering Trees

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Swimming Pool and White Flowering Trees

A jewel in a corner of the backyard, the newly renovated swimming pool has a natural stone surround. A low white picket fence encloses the area. Enter through a cute gate.

Pergola and Landscape Lighting

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Pergola With Landscape Lighting

Landscape lighting gives crisp definition to this home's handsome architecture.

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