WOODLAND
SIDE HAVEN
Tucked along the leafy streets of Nakoma, this 1925 brick Colonial is framed by gardens that celebrate both structure and seasonality. In early spring, the property bursts to life with an extraordinary display of bulbs; daffodils, and trilliums weaving color across the beds before the trees fully leaf out. As the year unfolds, clipped evergreens, shade loving perennials, and bright seasonal plantings provide a graceful balance between the home’s timeless architecture and its surrounding landscape.
This handsome two story brick home with green shutters and a columned entry is framed by gardens that echo both its historic character and the rhythms of the seasons.
In spring, the landscape awakens in a spectacular bulb display, waves of daffodils, and trilliums brightening the beds before the canopy of trees fills in. Soon after, the borders are lined with vibrant red begonias, nearly seven trays’ worth planted each year, adding a bold ribbon of color that carries through the summer months and frames the house in cheerful warmth.
Along the side of the property, a hidden woodland garden unfolds, where natives such as wild geraniums, false indigo, wild ginger, and mayapple mingle with hostas, ferns, and other shade lovers. Three young oaks, one bur and two swamp, anchor this area, promising to shape its character for decades to come. The winding path and layered plantings give the feeling of stepping into a secluded retreat, far removed from the traffic and bustle nearby.
From Seminole Highway, the garden remains invisible, shielded by a tall hedge. It is only when strolling down Wanetah Trail that one discovers this leafy sanctuary, quietly tucked between house and woods. Its mix of native plants, seasonal displays, and intimate garden rooms create an atmosphere that feels both cultivated and wild, a place of discovery that reveals itself only to those who wander close enough to see.
