New England gardens are the blueprint for subdued elegance in a greenspace. They are private and manicured, yet with a touch of wildness that blends effortlessly into the surrounding world – and Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward's Connecticut planting is an exceptional specimen.
A 2001 photoshoot of the actors' home captured the gorgeous privacy planting surrounding their brick red Westport escape. Littered with evergreen shrubs of different heights, it is functional for blocking the windows yet incredibly charming. From a large viburnum bush to tiny conifers, the planting feels pleasantly unplanned. It is complemented perfectly by stone edging and a pea gravel walkway.
