The intention of this design is to retain the shoreline flavor by planting trees, shrubs and grasses which may have originally been there. This is not the main home of the client and so a low-maintenance planting was another priority.

Red cedars, Japanese black pine, American holly and Leylandi cypress comprise the main tree population in the field. A few shad are added to tie in with existing trees. Splashed around for seasonal interest (texture, color) is fragrant sumac, staghorn sumac and bayberry, three extremely beautiful, successful and tolerant native shrubs. A coastal seed mix was used to establish a functional lawn.