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Graceful, Formal Geometry in Minneapolis Lakefront Garden

From: Windsor Companies

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

Photo: Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design. From: Windsor Companies

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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.

Snail Fountain

Photo: Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design. From: Windsor Companies

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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.

Enclosed Formal Garden

Photo: Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design. From: Windsor Companies

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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.

Parterre Garden

Photo: Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design. From: Windsor Companies

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Lakefront Parterre Garden

A parterre garden dotted with statues also comes with sweeping lake views.

Waterfront Courtyard

Photo: Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design. From: Windsor Companies

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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.

Courtyard With Boxwood Hedges

Photo: Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design. From: Windsor Companies

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Formal Courtyard With Boxwood Hedges

Boxwood hedges carve a symmetrical border of green around this formal courtyard.

Bluestone Walkway

Photo: Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design. From: Windsor Companies

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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.

Formal Front Yard

Photo: Jon Huelskamp, Landmark Photo Design. From: Windsor Companies

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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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