Planting Design for a Bluestone Walkway at an Italianate Home in Connecticut

A homeowner in Connecticut with an Italianate-style house just installed a bluestone side walkway. There's a 2-foot planting strip between the walkway and the future driveway. They need planting suggestions.

The designer recommends evergreen or semi-evergreen mounded plants to complement the European landscape style. Liriope 'Big Blue' or a dwarf boxwood hedgerow would work well. Underplanting Liriope with crocus or miniature narcissus adds spring color. The designer's website and Facebook page offer more inspiration.