master planning and owner’s representation
Stevens Pond
Transforming this backyard into a multi-level oasis, the project features a sweeping cantilevered deck and elegant pergola overlooking a large koi pond. A custom stone grill anchors the outdoor kitchen, while a lower goshen stone terrace offers an intimate fire pit setting for the ultimate outdoor retreat.
Project Details
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape and lighting design
Contractor: Windhill Builders
POND AND STONEWORK: The Lotus Gardener
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
master landscape planNING AND OWNER’S REPRESENTATION
Peach’s Point
A winding wooded driveway and custom stone piers welcomes you, leading to a charming bluestone and brick entry courtyard. Custom retaining walls and fencing frame the estate, while a sunken, irregular bluestone terrace—centrally nestled between the deck and porch—creates an elegant gathering space with stunning ocean views.
Project Details
Client: Owner
BUILDER: Windhill Builders
ARCHITECT: MMO Designs
LANDSCAPE: DeJoy Landscape Construction, various trades
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape Design, Bidding, Lighting Design, Owner's Project Management
PHOTOS: Emily O’brien Photography, Matthew Ulrich
master landscape planNING AND OWNER’S REPRESENTATION
New Castle
At "Seascape," masterfully crafted custom stone walls anchor the property's elegant coastal design. These striking, multi-hued retaining walls provide a beautiful, textured foundation that perfectly complements the sweeping permeable paver driveway, crisp white fencing, and the luxurious poolside retreat resting just beyond the gates.
Project Details
Client: Owner
BUILDER: CM Ragusa
ARCHITECT: Cummings Architecture and Interiors
LANDSCAPE: Frontier Landscaping, various trades
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape Design, Bidding, Lighting Design, Owner's Project Management
PHOTOS: Rob Karosis Photography
master planning and owner’s representation
Maple Street
A carefully considered palette of fieldstone walls, antique brick paths, split rail fencing and reclaimed granite help to blend this newly constructed home into an established rural neighborhood. A cozy firepit, adjacent to a generous farmer’s porch, provides stunning views to the pasture beyond.
Project Details
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape and lighting design, owner's representation during construction
Contractor: W.T. LeRoyer Landscape
LIGHTING: Logical Lighting, LLC
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
master planning and owner’s representation
Labor in vain
An antique cobble apron and fieldstone wall with granite posts welcome you to this coastal property. Native plantings beautifully integrate the home into it’s unique natural setting, while a sweeping deck descends to a bluestone firepit terrace perfectly positioned to capture stunning, elevated views of the surrounding salt marsh.
Project Details
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape and lighting design, owner's representation during construction
PLANTING CONSULTANT: Adam Woodruff
Contractor: DeJoy Landscape Construction, Inc.
LIGHTING: Northern outdoor lighting
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
LANDSCAPE MASTER PLANNING AND OWNER’S REPRESENTATION
Ledges
This modern landscape seamlessly blends nature and architecture. A motorized, louvered pergola with integrated LED lighting shelters an irregular stone dining terrace. Nearby, broad radial steps lead to a raised firepit, while striking sculptures, native ledge outcroppings, and ornamental grasses complete this sophisticated outdoor living space.
Project Details
Client: Owner
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape design and Owner’s Project Management
ARCHITECT FOR STRUCTURES: Breuker Design + Build
CONTRACTOR: DeJoy Landscape Construction, various
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
master landscape planNING AND OWNER’S REPRESENTATION
Lowland Farm
Elegantly mirroring the modern home, large format bluestone terraced patios offer sophisticated outdoor living. An upper dining and seating terrace steps down to a stunning, midnight plastered gunite swimming pool. Terraced outdoor spaces, combined with lush plantings, overlook a beautiful pastoral wooded view framed by a modern farm fence.
Project Details
Client: Owner
LANDSCAPE: DeJoy Landscape Construction, various trades
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape Design, Bidding, Lighting Design, Owner's Project Management
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
master planning and owner’s representation
Coolidge Point
Carefully sited into a steeply sloping wooded property, a stunning elliptically shaped pool and integrated spa are the centerpiece of this design. Full color range bluestone plank decking and a custom cut granite firepit define the entertaining areas. Large granite blocks and steps effortlessly transition the dramatic grades to the existing house and deck. Native drifts of Summersweet, Hydrangea, and ferns complete this seamless landscape integration.
Project Details
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape and lighting design, owner's representation during construction
Contractor: Gunite Construction, Inc., DeJoy Landscape Construction, Inc.
LIGHTING: Logical Lighting, LLC
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
master planning and owner’s representation
Pigeon Cove
Framed by a custom red cedar fence, this inviting landscape features a new swimming pool surrounded by elegant blue mist granite. Reclaimed granite steps transition gracefully to an upper lawn terrace and firepit, while a dedicated sculpture garden seamlessly blends artistic elements with relaxed outdoor living.
Project Details
Client: Owner
LANDSCAPE CONTRACTOR: DeJoy Landscape Construction
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape design, permitting assistance and owner’s project management
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
LANDSCAPE MASTER PLANNING AND OWNER’S REPRESENTATION
Cripple Cove
An elliptical pool with irregular bluestone decking is gracefully terraced into this sloped site, highlighting water views and natural ledge while concealing the pool fence below. A modern plank-style stone walkway, unique granite lighting, and a vibrant Green Threadleaf Maple create a pop of color to complement this modern home.
Project Details
Client: Owner
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape design and Owner’s Project Management
ARCHITECT FOR STRUCTURES: Treehouse Design
CONTRACTOR: DeJoy Landscape Construction, various
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
master planning and owner’s representation
Bartlett Street
Working for a return client, this project joined the 2012 upper bluestone terrace to a new pool and associated decking. Bluestone, brick, ipe wood, new plantings, period fencing, and lighting were all seamlessly integrated with the existing house and patio. A series of well defined and unique terraced spaces lead one from the house, through entertaining spaces, to the pool.
Project Details
Client: Owner
BUILDER: Ratte Construction
LANDSCAPE: New England Fieldstone Walls, Gunite Construction Inc, Barcellos Lighting and Design
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape Design, Owner's Project Management
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
LANDSCAPE MASTER PLANNING AND OWNER’S REPRESENTATION
Staycation!
This project involved multiple elements- a new 3 car garage, swimming pool, fire pit, walkways, fencing and cabana. Bluestone coping and decking were integrated with historic Styles + Hart brick banding, while extensive plantings provide visual interest and eventual shade canopy. An adjacent lawn space included within the fenced yard provides safe free play opportunities .
Project Details
Client: Owner
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape design and Owner’s Project Management
ARCHITECT FOR STRUCTURES: Nancy J. Twomey
CONTRACTOR: WT LeRoyer Landscape, various
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
LANDSCAPE MASTER PLANNING AND OWNER’S REPRESENTATION
River House
Working with Olson Lewis + Architects, Derosa Environmental and others, ULC provided full landscape design and construction management services for this newly built home in Manchester-by-the-sea. A new entry drive, parking court, pool, tennis court, fencing, entry gate, lighting and plantings provide the finishing touches to this beautiful home and site.
Project Details
Client: Owner
Project Architect: Olson Lewis + Architects
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape design and Owner’s Project Management
LEAD CONTRACTOR: DeJoy Landscape Construction, Inc.
AERIAL PHOTOS: Derosa Environmental
OTHER PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
SITE PLANNING, ENTRY COURT AND GARDEN DESIGN
Georgetown Tudor
ULC provided design and construction management services for this residential project in Georgetown, MA. The landscape design included the placement of a 2 car garage, extensive driveway and parking court redesign, and the integration of a seat wall and patio with the new kitchen addition. Unique grading issues resulted in the design and installation of a bio retention area to capture runoff from the roof and patio surfaces.
Project Details
Client: Owner
Project Architect: Greenbridge Architects, LMK Interiors
SERVICES PROVIDED: Landscape and lighting design, owner's representation during construction
PHOTOS: Matthew Ulrich
