ENGLISH COUNTRY HOME
Tanglewood, Houston
Well-appointed English style estate in the heart of the Tanglewood neighborhood of Houston, TX. Lush lawns, shapely hedges, and opulent color beds adorn this traditional property. Strategic bench seating offers dynamic viewpoints of the gardens and are anchored by tailored shrubs, highlighting the seat’s shape. Antique roses line the garage entry while container herbs and potted citrus decorate the pool area. Blue and white striped cushions are found throughout patio furniture and poolside lounges, giving the setting an English country feel.
Services
PARTERRE GARDEN TREE ALLÉE RAISED LAWN FOUNTAIN
BENCHES SEASONAL COLOR MAINTENANCE
View of backyard from back door.
Pink Hydrangeas in full bloom.
Boxwood globes sit on either side of the front door.
Formal english hedges frame the front of the home. The geometric shape is reminiscent of european parterre gardens with its symmetrical patterns and tightly clipped asian jasmine edging. Terra cotta pots hold purple petunias.
View from an angle shows tree swing and highlights the use of multiple boxwood globes throughout the front garden.
Close up of formal front garden. Symmetry and geometric hedging reinforces the english style of this home.
Close up of formal front garden. Symmetry and geometric hedging reinforces the english style of this home. Terra cotta pots hold purple petunias.
Fig ivy climbs the wood fence leading to the garage. Tall hedges are Japanese yews while english ivy offers lush ground cover.
Fig ivy covers the front wall of the garage.
View leading into the garage area. Back wall has a built-in brick planter which holds an expansive rose garden.
A blooming Cherokee Climbing Rose stretches across the wood fence. English ivy offers ground cover beneath.
View leading into the garage area. Back wall has a built-in brick planter which holds an expansive rose garden.
Trellised confederate jasmine lines the brick wall leading to the garage.
Rustic, concrete finials sit on either side of the back gate leading to the backyard.
View of garage area.
Antique rose garden lines the brick wall behind the garage.
Arch doorway with climbing wisteria.
Close up of antique rose garden which lines the brick wall behind the garage.
Close up of rose.
Pool is decorated with container herbs and potted citrus while shapely boxwood hedges frame the space. Blue and white striped cushions are found throughout patio furniture and poolside lounges, giving the setting an english country feel.
Pool is decorated with container herbs and potted citrus while shapely boxwood hedges frame the space. Blue and white striped cushions are found throughout patio furniture and poolside lounges, giving the setting an english country feel.
Pool is decorated with container herbs and potted citrus while shapely boxwood hedges frame the space. Blue and white striped cushions are found throughout patio furniture and poolside lounges, giving the setting an english country feel. Fig ivy covers the brick wall.
Blue and white striped cushions are found throughout patio furniture and poolside lounges, giving the setting an english country feel.
Terra cotta bowls of asian jasmine anchor the corners of the pool. Blue and white striped cushions are found throughout patio furniture and poolside lounges, giving the setting an english country feel.
Terra cotta bowls of asian jasmine anchor the corners of the pool. Blue and white striped cushions are found throughout patio furniture and poolside lounges, giving the setting an english country feel.
Left: Brick frames the second level lawn leading to the outdoor dining area. | Right: Terra cotta cube planter holds a boxwood globe.
Iron bench sits atop a bed of solado rosa gravel and is framed by a Japanese yew hedge trimmed to mirror the shape of the bench.
Slate stepping pads lead to a side yard centered around a concrete water feature.
Close up of side yard elements, including: boxwood globe, asian jasmine, slate stepping pads, and solado rosa gravel.
Close up of water fountain in side yard.
Close up of asian jasmine and solado rosa gravel.
Cone trees anchor transitional lawn.
View of grand lawn from patio step.
English garden separates pool area from grand lawn.
Close up of terra cotta bowl of asian jasmine.
Close up of antique rose.
View of path leading from pool area to the gate.
View of backyard from poolside seating area.
View of transition garden from back gate.