Merion Station Gardens

Merion Station, PA · Medium Yard

Design $1,200–$1,800 · Installation $7,500–$27,500

Flagstone path to the stone porch through blue asters, magnolia, and goldenrod

The property

This Merion Station home on a corner is framed with deep native-plant based, borders highlighting the front walk, porch, bluestone path and lawn, giving the stone house a garden setting that changes with every season.

Black-eyed Susans and asters along the walk to the front steps of the stone house

Hydrangeas and layered native planting beneath a tall spruce at the Merion Station home

White Adirondack chairs on the lawn seen past purple phlox and a magnolia

Native border with stone edging beneath the sunroom windows

Black-eyed Susans and native shrubs against the stone wall in evening light

Layered native garden beneath a towering spruce at a stone Merion Station home

Flagstone path curving to a stone porch framed by magnolia and blue asters

Steps to the front porch lined with urns, coral bells, and soft native planting

Native planting around a spruce trunk before the Merion Station sunroom entry

Blue asters and goldenrod in a deep border along the side of the stone house

Corner planting of magnolia, hydrangea, asters, and grasses beside the Idris Road sign

Hydrangeas, phlox, and goldenrod along the sidewalk as a train passes beyond

Adirondack chairs beside a lush native border with a passing train in the background

White Adirondack chairs on the lawn framed by magnolia and purple phlox

Stone owl tucked among plantings beside a black garden urn

White amsonia flowers in the foreground with the house beyond

Purple allium and catmint filling a sunny garden bed

Allium blooms with the stone and stucco house in the background

Purple allium in front of white Adirondack chairs

White flowers and purple salvia with the house and flag in the background

A child relaxing in an Adirondack chair behind a tall purple allium bloom

Pale blue amsonia flowers with Adirondack chairs and the house softly behind

White amsonia, purple allium, and salvia filling the sunny garden in front of the house

Developing hydrangea flower bud surrounded by fresh green foliage

Child walking between Adirondack chairs and a layered garden of allium and purple flowers

White magnolia flower opening among glossy green leaves

Design goals

Give the front of the house a welcoming, layered garden
Connect the porch, walk, and lawn with continuous planting
Plant natives that carry the gardens through every season

Challenges

A large spruce and mature trees shade parts of the property, so planting had to suit both sunny and shaded beds.

Plant strategy

Asters, goldenrod, black-eyed Susans, amsonia, and allium layered with hydrangeas and magnolias for bloom from spring into fall.

Installation

Beds were shaped and prepared around existing trees, then planted in layers from shrubs to groundcovers.

The finished landscape

A house surrounded by gardens that feel full, natural, and cared for in every season.

Investment

Ideal for refreshing existing plantings, or adding new beds to the landscape.

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Design budget: $1,200–$1,800
Installation budget: $7,500–$27,500

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