Prior to renovation the house was hidden by overgrown evergreen shrubs. Junipers and large overgrown hollies crowding the entrance were removed. Large magnolias and flowering shrubs were left in place to anchor the new landscape. Adding much smaller evergreens, flowering plants, and perennials reduces the original crowded feeling. Perennials, annuals, and bulbs enhance the approach…
The homeowners wanted to create both an enjoyable and visually interesting outdoor space that was reminiscent of their prior southwestern home. They chose to landscape the entire space so they could create a low maintenance, waterwise garden. Ornamental grasses and herbs are found throughout. Flowering native plants add color, attract butterflies, and create a year-round…
Prior to the re-design of this landscape, the beds along the front of the home were overplanted with evergreen shrubs and too narrow for the size of the home or the distance from the street. The beds were expanded out to the sidewalk and some of the existing evergreens were transplanted. The beds are now…
A space to enjoy the outdoors was paramount for this homeowner so a screened in porch was built first. Plants installed along the house soften the back of the house and around the porch. A fountain located nearby can be heard on the porch and through the open kitchen window. A large bed with evergreen…
After construction this new house was a blank canvas with numerous large beds waiting to be filled. The homeowner was interested in creating access to the front door because the home was nestled at the end of a long driveway. A granite stone carved with the house number was placed at the curb and a…
Planning for the new landscape began before the house was complete, but ultimately it was installed in phases. The first project was to create a focal point visible from the house. A small pond was added so it could be seen from the sun room. Next a flagstone patio was built in an open area…
This home’s shady back yard contains an inviting pool, but lacked an adequate space to entertain. The largest patio area was not easily accessible from either the main back entrance or the kitchen. First the homeowners added a door from the kitchen, but the original landscaping still made it difficult to maneuver since it was…
The worn out deck area with uneven surfaces and poorly placed steps needed to be addressed. It was removed and replaced to create better outdoor living spaces. It was also expanded to allow for additional seating and the addition of a built in bench. Old fences were also replaced and sections were added to screen…
This house was originally a model home completely overplanted with evergreen shrubs in unattractive rows. The slope of the front beds also resulted in mulch continually washing onto the sidewalk. New stone planters were constructed across the front of the home and terraced to create more visual interest. Terracing was added on the side of…
