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Northshore October 2025
When Russell Stott is asked to create a custom gunite pool, he says it’s critical to know how the client plans to use it. Stott, in-house architect and partner at Andover Landscape Design & Construction, has designed and installed his fair share of long, rectangular pools to satisfy lap-swimming enthusiasts. On the flip side, he’s also overseen freeform set-ups such as this backyard oasis tucked away on a cul-de-sac in North Reading. In instances like these, says Stott, “The land is going to tell you what it wants and you just need to listen to it.” Russell Stott included perrenials to create a pollinator garden.    Part o
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