Projects & Testimonials
SHaque Designs strives to turn your dream garden into a reality. From small urban front gardens to large backyards with patios, we work with clients to create spaces they love. Here are some examples of our recent work, including after photos and a before photo for each project.
Front Yard Gem in Boston's South End
The clients had a relatively empty and and very shady front yard that they wanted to transform with creativity and pops of color into a space filled with beauty and curb appeal. Adding a moss-filled stone pathway flanked with colorful native perennials, an ornamental birdbath, and creative use of the play of sun and shade created a space that the clients now love.
Serene Backyard Garden in Roxbury, MA
The clients recently moved into a beautiful home and wanted a low-maintenance, beautiful and serene garden in the city. The backyard had a steep slope and crumbling infrastructure. We added flowering shrubs, low maintenance native perennials, rebuilt the retaining walls, added a patio, and replaced the deteriorating walkway. Now the family can safely use the space to play, entertain, and relax.
Backyard Habitat Garden in Jamaica Plain, MA
The client had a long, narrow backyard on two levels and wanted to transform it into an immersive space that was a haven for her and for wildlife. We added colorful perennials for cut flowers, a kitchen garden, and native shrubs and perennials for pollinators and birds. She can now sit and enjoy the garden every day, surrounded by plants and wildlife.
No Lawn Garden in Newton, MA
The client wanted a full, flower-filled garden with curb appeal and a naturalistic feel that included some of her favorite plants and trees. This compact front yard had no lawn, was bisected by a driveway, and a recent street tree removal meant that a formerly shady area became sunny overnight. The front garden is now filled with a lush variety of plants at different heights, with complementary textures and color. Now when she comes up the driveway, she is greeted by a gorgeous front garden.
Garden Transformation in Brookline, MA
The client had just moved into a new home with simple foundation plantings installed by the builder. They wanted something more personal that would inspire them to spend more time outside enjoying family time. We layered the space with small trees, ornamental shrubs, flowering perennials, and grasses, as well as added sculptural elements and lighting that created a gorgeous garden for all seasons.
Eye-Catching Curb Appeal in Jamaica Plain, MA
The clients wanted to transform their front yard into a flower-filled eye-catching garden with seasonal interest. By incorporating plants at various heights with successional blooms and differing foliage, the clients can now sit on their front porch and admire a new view every season.
