Local Landscape Beauty

A younger ranch house is set off with a curved drive that allows for both shade-loving plantings as well as those who love the sun, and all in proportion.

The Federated Garden Clubs of New York State requested that garden clubs all over the state do a landscape project related to architecture in their towns and villages.

The Garden Department of the Community Club of Garden City and Hempstead immediately went out seeking good examples and took photos of both historic and new styles. They are hoping for an award from the state and the district with their layout.

This building is known as The Bishop's House but it is now used for administrative purposes. It sits on the property of the Cathedral of the Incarnation and is accompanied by large trees, a low hedge and sweeping lawns that really set off its beauty. A beautiful display of tulips and a welcoming sign are at the many entrances to the Village of Garden City. This original Apostle house is new owned by the Garden City Historical Society and is a museum. Recently renovated, the plantings are still too low, but in time they will be just fine. Another 1870s house in the historic section of town. The front plantings on the driveway side cry out for a low underplanting to cover the leggy older azalea shrubs. The sweep of the lawn and the well-balanced plantings that enfold the wrap-around porch are true elegance. This is a home that could welcome guests in any era or in any setting, north or south. This English Tudor home has both strength and grace and they are both echoed in the mature plantings that set it off. A more modern Georgian style home picks up the green of the shrubs in front in the color of the shutters and the colors of the low flower border serve as accent. This charming Colonial home has its balance repeated in its landscaping and each compliments the other. The gracious porch along the front of this historic home is beautifully set off with well-trimmed and evenly-spaced plantings. This landmarked house was built in the 1870s and is surrounded by mature plantings that provide both grace and privacy for the twin side porches. This beautiful Dutch Colonial home is a great example of charm set off by the varied shapes and sizes of plantings in front of the house. Colonial homes have the feeling of welcoming guests or people who just walk by. This home, with its well-proportioned shrubs and touches of color and variety, has it all. The well-balanced shrubs tie this house nicely into its setting for a very comfortable fit without obscuring the building itself. Stately is the word for this home and stately is also the proper word for the plantings that grace the front. Another English Tudor, again with the variety and balance needed to show off its stately lines. A colonial home with the charm if the 1930's in its awnings has even, green shrubs anchored by taller ones and the small row of flowers in front echo the color of the awnings. A perfect fit. This gem of a house could have come from New England and it is nicely framed with the charm of a cottage-style garden in front. It makes the porch both restful and inviting. The original Water Works building for Garden City is a charming place to see and the mature trees and shrubs set it off nicely. A real gem. Another Ranch house with two tall mature trees that make a solid statement and a tasteful grouping of shrubs that accent the front of the building.