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Hawks Off the Palisades

Demarest, NJ

The Garden Conservancy Preservation Partner Garden
The Garden Conservancy Preservation Partner Garden

About

Sculpted hornbeams and river birches hug, and large ‘Green Giant’ arborvitae and Skip laurels pronounce the front of this gated custom Mediterranean and French home. My side yard is the largest mass of the property, which houses large ‘Limelight’ hydrangea trees, a smoke tree, and large decorative pine. A quiet, reflective shade garden on the opposite side houses an heirloom Japanese maple. Custom natural steps bring you to a large relaxing and private back pool and patio with many trees, roses, and garden features. On the property are massive 100-plus-year-old trees which often house hawks and other raptors. A special viewing section has been added to capture their flight. At the front of the home are fower pollinator gardens and many rhododendrons, azaleas, weigelas, spirea, and various evergreen varieties. My garden gives year-round interest, in as natural a setting as possible. I insist on artistic use of textures in the plants chosen and blend juxtapositions within the design. We adore our trees and the birds that inhabit them. We have a deer issue, which I will discuss with anyone who inquires. This has been a huge challenge with regard to keeping the site beautiful.


This garden’s estimated size is 1 acre.


2025 Open Day:  Saturday, May 17 

Hours:10-4 

Location

Hawks Off the Palisades

Bergen County

Demarest, NJ 07627

Features

  • Alpine/rock garden
  • Dry/xeriscape
  • Garden structure/sculpture
  • Organic/toxin-free
  • Water feature
  • Woodland/shade garden
  • New Garden

  • Nature Friendly

  • Photography Allowed

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