geas, a favorite of the homeowner, are
everywhere. Dogwood and magnolia
trees brighten the spring sky. Japanese
anemones, lavender with a yellow eye,
pop with color in the shade. Ligularia
and Japanese painted ferns add lushness,
and turtlehead adds a splash of pink in
October. "I always add annuals, such as
begonias, for consistent ground color,"
Rosenhaus points out.
Rosenhaus has added stone pathways
throughout her landscape. Welcoming
visitors to the front of the house is a large
veranda porch, accented with a swing,
Maine twig furniture and a sign from an
old Maine fishmonger.
In front of the porch, hydrangeas,
peonies, rhododendrons, daffodils, alli-
ums and pink-flowering dogwood offset a
boxwood hedge. Window boxes are filled
with vibrant pink and purple flowers.
Next up on Rosenhaus' gardening
agenda? "I'm thinking about giant dahl-
ias, like giant lollipops, " she says with
delight.
The veteran gardener's biggest piece
of advice: Whether you have one little
tree or a lavish garden, get the best pos-
sible maintenance for your yard. "It's bet-
ter," she says, "to have one beautiful and
well-cared for piece of lawn than lots of
beds that are unkempt."

Top, far left: Cathy Rosenhaus is surrounded by daylilies and begonias in her sunny rear garden Top: The home's front porch is a comforting

respite, with a swing, Maine twig furniture and window boxes blossoming with luscious blooms. Above, left: The dining room of the circa-

1916 home is filled with antiques and art and was renovated to maintain the integrity of the home's history while updating it with modern

conveniences. Above, right: The side yard is a hosta garden, with various hosta and other seasonal shade plants. Among them: fairy candles,

elephant ears, autumn joy sedum and an assortment of rhododendron.

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