Montclair Magazine May 2017 | Page 42

Landscaping Sarah Vogel SARAH VOGEL LANDSCAPE DESIGN After working for years as a film and television producer, Sarah Vogel studied at the New York Botanical Gardens, where she became certified in landscape design and horticulture. The walls on this estate section property allow for color accents in the front and back. CLOCKWISE FROM BOTTOM RIGHT Oreo the therapy dog is at home beneath the lavender. Frank Conte of Terragraphics constructed this wall, which wraps along the front of the house, and curls around to the sides. In addition to the homeowner’s tomato plants, the elevated garden is home to butterfly bush and nepeta, which both attract butterflies. The lavender appeals to bees. A pre-existing wall contains hydrangea, purple smokebush, viburnum, roses and spirea. The front wall ends with steps next to a wooden air-conditioner cover. • > COURTESY • • 40 MAY 2017 MONTCLAIR MAGAZINE