A treasured space bordering both salt marsh and rocky beach habitat, Zachary Berger Associates was commissioned to develop master land use plans for a private residence above Horseshoe Cove on the southern Maine coast. We worked closely with local architect, Thom Rousselle on the layout and design of the driveway approach, multi-level terraces including an outdoor kitchen + a large cedar pergola, tree preservation and perimeter dry-stacked stonewalls integrated with custom wood privacy fencing. Project challenges included an abundance of subterranean and above-ground granite ledge, state and municipal shoreland set-back requirements, dramatic grade changes and managing workflows with multiple designers and contractor teams. Native plants, sweeps of organic lawn, and natural stone were all integrated with the ledge and natural marsh habitat. Installed by Brad Meserve, Joe Lindsey, Dan Gogan and Walpole Outdoors. Continued landscape stewardship by Brad Meserve and Distinctive Gardening
A native buffer marsh planting with integrated ornamentals such as Tardiva Hydrangea and PJM Rhododendron
Native granite driveway treads laid in gravel provides a distinction between spaces within the entry of this coastal landscaped residence in Biddeford, Maine
Horseshoe Cove residence
Porch design by architect Thom Rousselle looks out to the granite cobblestone driveway entry with 'Purple Pavement' roses
Cedar stained fence and custome pergola from Walpole Woodworkers
Custom pergola from Walpole Woodworkers and installed by Dan Gogan in Biddeford Pool, ME
Bluestone patio with fragmentation set in lawn - Biddeford, Maine
patios
Large retaining wall supporting the back patio made of native, on-site granite with China, Maine granite mix with Tardiva Hydrangea and Beach Rose
Irregular bluestone sod pathway abuts the mixed on-site and China, Maine granite farmer's wall
Irregular bluestone pathway set in sod with China, Maine granite step
Stained cedar fence from Walpole Woodworkers mixed with China, Maine granite stone wall
Horseshoe Cove
Pool house designed with a greenhouse aesthetic accompanied by a dry-laid, China, Maine granite and native granite mix stone wall
Hand-split, native granite step walkway with China, Maine veneer on home facade
'Frances William' Hosta and Hemlock edge the driveway entry made of native and China, Maine granite pillar and wall with jumbo cobblestone and native granite slab flat work
Tardiva Hydrangea, Black-eyed Susan, salvaged daylily and other notable perennials are integrated into a perennial border within a Pitch Pine forest
Perennial border of Lady's Mantle, Bugleweed and Veronica among a rocky ledge, Pitch Pine landscape
Buffer planting of lowbush blueberry and winterberry abut the rocky Pitch Pine landscape looking out to the brackish marsh in Biddeford, Maine
Footbridge across the wetland and custom fence designed in-house and created by Walpole Woodworkers
Native granite track in-lay allows for a unique and functional driveway design
