Some of the most meaningful garden spaces exist at the edge—between inside and outside, shelter and openness, architecture and nature. These transitional areas shape the way we experience the landscape before we even step fully into it.

Pergolas, verandas, and semi-covered terraces create moments of pause. They filter light, cast shadows, and soften the movement between spaces. In these areas, the garden becomes intimate, protective, almost domestic.

At Serene Roots, thresholds are designed as experiences, not passages. Materials are chosen for warmth and tactility. Vegetation frames views rather than closing them off. The result is a space that feels lived in, calm, and human.

These gardens are not meant to impress from afar. They are meant to be inhabited—to host conversations, meals, quiet mornings, and long evenings. They remind us that landscape design is ultimately about how a place feels when you arrive.