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


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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


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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


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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