BDG23 PRELUDE Fall 2019

Photography: Warren Patterson
The landscapes of Onyx Corporation capture
the color and warmth of the season.
It used to be that Onyx Corporation was thought of as just an excavation company. No longer. These
days, the full-service Acton-based landscape contractor is tending to projects as varied as pools and
entertainment spaces to orangeries and orchards to reclaimed hardscapes for historic homes.
Come autumn, however, “fire features seem to be what people are thinking about,” says Landscape Division Manager Julie
Bergeron of Onyx Corporation, and sitting fireside is the perfect way to enjoy the shoulder season. The above pool terrace
and fire feature is one of their more recent projects to fan the flames. The elegant outdoor hearth brings warmth to the
lighter, cooler hues of the marble terrace and pool coping.
This outdoor space serves as an extension of the house,
with owners and visitors lounging by the 9-foot-long fire pit
while the kids gather at the bubbling spa. These landscape
features are usable well into fall, prolonging time spent
outside, so family and friends can enjoy the change of
the seasons, a quick dip in the heated pool, and maybe a
s’more or two.
As for softscapes, meadows are a mainstay in Onyx’s fall
portfolio, particularly with the company’s proximity to
Concord. While they appear to be rustic and untouched,
they require patience and expert care. “Meadows typically
take two years to establish, however, once matured, they
bring incredible character to a property,” explains Bergeron.
A worthy sight, those swaying, kissed-by-the-sun grasses are
a gorgeous payoff and synonymous with New England.
Visit onyxcorporation.net to learn more about Onyx Corporation.
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