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Remarkable landscapes, curated.

Landscape and gardens documentation, historical research, interpretation and curation — always with community involvement whenever possible. Helping stewards of remarkable landscapes share what they love most about the places in their care.

Arboretum portfolio

The Curated Landscape’s founder guided each of the following properties through international arboretum accreditation and listing with the Morton Register of Arboreta. Accreditation work was initiated on behalf of nonprofit conservation clients, including the Newport Tree Conservancy and Keep Nassau Beautiful.

Mature trees on a planted slope above the harbor at Bonniecrest.

Bonniecrest harbor trees

“Bonniecrest boasts an astounding variety of well over 140 species and cultivars of trees and shrubs; a significant number date back to the original Olmsted Brothers 1913 site design.” — Newport Tree Conservancy

Bonniecrest's brick Tudor revival house above its lawn.

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“…one of the most spectacular brick Tudor revival residences in America. Built by Stuart Duncan, the house stands confidently on its cliff-side overlooking Brenton Cove in Newport.” — Mastering Tradition: The Residential Architecture of John Russell Pope, James B. Garrison, 2004.

Discovery of the original planting plans (found by a wonderful volunteer researcher, Dr. David Brown) was an astonishing surprise for the property owner and residents.

Bonniecrest – Olmsted Planting Plans

Discovery of the original Olmsted Brothers planting plans (found by volunteer researcher, Dr. David Brown) was an astonishing surprise for the property owner and residents.

Bonniecrest

French landscape architect, Jacques Gréber, laid out the original grand parterre facing Bellevue Avenue.

Miramar as seen from the fountain

French landscape architect, Jacques Gréber, laid out the original grand parterre facing Bellevue Avenue.

Miramar's back lawn, facing the ocean.

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Miramar’s back lawn, facing the ocean, graced with a colorful perennial bed.

Watercolor map of the Miramar estate.

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A watercolor map of the estate: its trees, paths, and the relationships between them.

Miramar

A design by 18th century English architect James Paine inspired the footbridge welcoming visitors to the lily pond. In the background, the octagonal structure with a cupola is based on an original design by Samuel McIntyre for a church in Salem, MA.

Bellevue House lily pond

A design by 18th century English architect James Paine inspired the footbridge welcoming visitors to the lily pond. In the background, the octagonal structure with a cupola is based on an original design by Samuel McIntyre for a church in Salem, MA.

Inspecting the heritage trees at Bellevue House with Dr. Michael Dirr and Adrian Bloom of Bressingham Gardens. In this photo, an ancient fernleaf beech shades the group.

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Inspecting the heritage trees at Bellevue House with Dr. Michael Dirr and Adrian Bloom of Bressingham Gardens. In this photo, an ancient fernleaf beech shades the group.

Whimsical follies, allées and sculpture, water gardens and heritage trees, art in all its forms graces the gardens of Bellevue House.

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Whimsical follies, allées and sculpture, water gardens and heritage trees, art in all its forms graces the gardens of Bellevue House.

Detail from the Bellevue House brochure.

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Detail from the Bellevue House brochure.

Bellevue House

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Services

Botanical Garden package

  • Site visit and discovery session
  • Arboretum accreditation (requires 25 woody species and, if the property is private, an agreement with a partner organization to fulfill the annual educational requirement)
  • Arboretum plan
  • Garden web page, plus up to 30 additional pages curating your species list and other garden elements
  • Sign package

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