The house is very ordinary just like most of the house in town. After living in the house for more than 50 years, the owner decided that it is time to spend some hard earned money to upgrade the property. There wasn’t anything in the front yard other than the worn lawn and broken driveway. We change the appearance of the house by replacing the first floor siding with stone, added stone foot column to the steel support column and modified the shape of the stoop. We also add a stone wall and columns along the street. One of the column houses the mailbox with extended paver driveway in front of it. We also proposed a circular driveway and wide walkway to break the box appearance in addition to the mounded planting beds along the property line. The depth and diversity makes this front yard a dynamic living space.
Original plan of the back yard included a new deck, walkway, woodland walk and putting green. I received an E-mail from the owner in the end of the winter. He had all the trees cut except the ones by the corner of the property to give me a , as he called, blank canvas. I redesigned the putting green and bunker by carving into the slope and ties into a new retaining wall. It worked out great with the terrain. It is a very unique setting for a home putting green where the owner, an avid golfer, can enjoy everyday. Together with the beautiful plantings , a unique living paradise was created.
We don’t just landscape, we transform. Although cutting down all the trees wasn’t my preferred approach but, with creativity and diversity, we can always work with whatever the owner desire and deliver the ultimate results.
This is where we started.
Stone veneer on the house, stone wall by the street, curved steps, wide blue stone walkway and circular paver driveway.
Stone veneer on the house. Ready to tackle the landscape. Orange mark the location of new driveway and column.
New stone wall, columns, paver driveway, cobble stone edge, new blue stone walkway and curved stone steps/stoop.
Looking from different angel reveals different interests.
Another angel
Closeup of walkway, steps and stone veneer.
The depth and the curve creates a graceful appearance with nice plantings to compliment it.
Not your ordinary out of box landscaping.
Before picture of the porch/side entrance
New Appearance
Beautification in progress
Diversified plantings add seasonal interests and dynamic to the lively living space.
This is the ‘Blank Canvas’ of the backyard the owner gave me. Use the white shed for orientation in the following pages. The shed in the left was moved the the left rear corner.
Moving time.
Extensive grading was done to prepare for the putting green and bunker. Large dry well was installed to absorb the runoff.
Finished putting green and bunker.
Boulders were incorporated into the design of the green and bunker. It works well with the stone wall and the berm.
Spend the money where you can enjoy 365 days a year- for playing, relaxing and entertainment. It hold its value while you are enjoying it.
Every element fit together like a glove. Imaging what it would look like in the spring when the flowers are blooming.
Before picture of the rear of the house.
Walkway, stone walls and deck makes this a attractive and active living space.
Panorama view of the rear.
Stone column houses the mailbox. The extended paver driveway allow the mailman to access the mailbox. Cobble stones along the street were set in concrete to prevent damage from the snow plow.
Unique yet attractive setups for the mailbox.
The front overview again.
The paver driveway setups. Innovative design and superior workmanship delivers the ultimate results.
A good design gives you different interests from different perspectives.
Simply the best. This is the Artistic Differences.