A Beautifully Planted Patio in Brookside

Local Country Mile Gardens customers turned to Erik for the perfect planting plan to enhance their newly installed patio and walkway. While the homeowners love plants, they sought Erik’s expertise in selecting deer-resistant varieties that thrive in sun to part-shade conditions.

To frame the boulder-lined patio beds, Erik incorporated low-maintenance, high-impact perennials such as Zagreb Coreopsis, Walker’s Low Catmint, Millenium Allium, and Dwarf Hameln Grass. Along the side foundation, Green Mountain Boxwoods were paired with pink creeping phlox to complement the existing front beds.

For a striking focal point, the outdoor fireplace is flanked by conical Red Beauty Hollies, while the part-shade back edge is softened with a cluster of Dark Knight Caryopteris, offering stunning teal-green foliage and vibrant late summer to early fall purple blooms.

The result? A thoughtfully designed, low-maintenance landscape that enhances the beauty of the patio while providing seasonal color and year-round interest.