View the featured projects below to see a glimpse at our process and how we transform a yard from uninspiring spaces into outdoor exterior living. Our first meeting is always on-site with the homeowner or client to discuss the initial thoughts. We come up with a plan and carry it through to an end-result you will be happy with.
Keystone Awards 2010 - Finalist! Best Unique Feature - Exterior
ASSOCIATE: Dave and Jenny Klotz A steeply sloped bank is transformed into a multi-tiered yard, creating areas of usable space including a patio, grassy area, hammock pergola and water feature. Stairs from the lowest tier lead up before opening up into the yard, where a 560 sqft patio forms the middle tier. A split fishbone wall borders the patio and grass. A unique custom built-in bench also camouflages the propane tank.The hammock pergola’s wooden rows are framed by custom-milled rough-cut timbers, where grapevines will intertwine.
ASSOCIATE: Roots to Shoots Nursery Ltd. A curved hydra-pressed patio walkway leads from the gates to the expansive driveway. Various species of rare and common plants (such as the oldest tree in civilization - a Metasequoia, and a Tulip Tree), are separated by islands of grass, walkways and borders, creating a series of beautiful vignettes. A custom rough cut timber pergola covers a traditional garden swing. The elaborate “garden rooms” include a rose garden, primrose section and woodland garden. Also a Karl Foerster grass border and spectacular imported Artesian fountain. Large existing trees, including a Red Japanese Maple, Larix and Corkscrew Willow, were saved as backdrops for planting.
Keystone Awards 2010 - Finalist! Best Landscaping Over $30,000
Keystone Awards 2010 - Finalist! Best Landscaping over $30,000
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Keystone Awards 2009 - GOLD Best Landscape Design - Project valued under $30,000
Tommie Awards 2009 - SILVER Excellence in Landscape Design - Single Family
Georgie Awards 2009 - SILVER Best Innovative Feature
The creation of “seamless serenity” includes a 60 foot re-circulating stream which meanders along the perimeter of the property and eventually beneath custom-contoured HydraPressed patio slabs. The stream includes 1’ dramatic drops along emerald slate sheets, and is framed amidst rocks and boulders. By incorporating a 20 foot pond just above the river shore, a creative “trick of the eye” connects the presence of water on both sides of the patio suggesting continuous flow beneath.
Keystone Awards 2009 - GOLD Best Creation of a Unique Feature
Keystone Awards 2009 - SILVER Best Landscape Design - Project valued under $30,000
