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Outdoor CraftsmenMedium sized mediterranean back formal full sun garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a water feature.
Environmental Construction, Inc.Elegant water feature surrounded by ornamental trees and grasses welcome visitors to the Bellevue home. Designed by Environmental Construction, Kirkland, WA
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Phil Steinhauer
Design ideas for a mediterranean back garden in Denver with a fire feature.
Design ideas for a mediterranean back garden in Denver with a fire feature.
Trilogy PartnersJapanese Garden with Hot Springs outdoor soaking tub. Landscape Design by Chad Guinn. Photo Roger Wade Photography
The Rocky Regions best and boldest example of Western - Mountain - Asian fusion. Featured in Architectural Digest May 2010
Charles McClure - Professional Site PlanningInspiration for a large modern back garden in Santa Barbara with natural stone paving and a rockery.
LiveWell OutdoorsThe new walkway was done using Belgard Urbana pavers with a Dublin Rectangle border. New plantings and flower bed design create amazing curb appeal. The photo is by CMWheelock Photography.
Exterra Designs, IncThis is an example of a classic back garden in Chicago with natural stone paving.
Hanselman Landscape and GardensLarge classic back formal full sun garden for summer in Philadelphia with brick paving.
A-List Builders Inc.Landscaping In Long Beach, CA Photo by A-List Builders
Fresh lain lawn, concrete pavers, botanical plants, stone boulders.
Photo of a contemporary back formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
Photo of a contemporary back formal garden in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete paving.
AquascapeFountains add the soothing sound of running water to your landscape. Butterflies and birds love these fountains.
Design ideas for a rustic back garden in Chicago with a water feature.
Design ideas for a rustic back garden in Chicago with a water feature.
Exteriors By Chad RobertStriking sculpture in the front entry court by Woods Davy - http://www.woodsdavy.com/Contact.html. Photo by Michael Woodall
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionLarge contemporary back formal garden in Seattle with mulch and lawn edging.
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery AssociationKalinosky Landscaping Inc. http://www.kalinoskylandscapinginc.com/
Project Entry: The Waverly Residence
2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner
Category: Residential $60,000 & Over
Award Level: Honorable Mention
Project Description:
The residence is located in an upscale suburban sub-division in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The home was designed by an architect from California and is decidingly modern and abstract compared to neighboring homes. The architect was direct in his charge that the landscape be bold, colorful and modern, similar to projects he has worked on in California where the climate and culture allows. The owners embraced this concept adding only that privacy was important. Our main challenge was to find ways to provide the desired spirited and colorful landscape utilizing cooler climate plantings, and to push the limits on the abstract hardscape design without alienating the conservative community. We believe we have achieved our goals as both the demanding architect and discerning homeowners are extremely pleased with the results. This modern landscape has also been embraced by the community. Relative to site problems and scope, we had extensive drainage issues and encountered solid rock near or at the surface. We hydro-hammered out layers of rock to allow the installation of several feet of topsoil and an extensive network of drain tiles to evacuate water constantly flowing from springs we encountered. The topsoil was stripped from the site prior to the start of construction and stored on an adjacent lot. We utilized a portable screening plant, processing the topsoil and adding about 1500 tons of additional purchased topsoil. We designed a modern and abstract concrete wall system to separate the public and private spaces in the front of the residence. A people court was designed again utilizing concrete walls to articulate this space and provide a private environment for our clients. This space is viewed and accessed from the bedroom and entry areas of the home. We added a simple water feature of appropriate volume to provide sound, and at night illuminated reflecting qualities to the people court. Extensive screening was utilized to softly cloister the home and screen a large solar array that provides electricity for the home. A lush, almost tropical looking planting was provided for a large sunken area to offer relief to the lower living spaces. A rear terrace was constructed of exposed aggregate concrete. Near this terrace is a bold, modem, concrete water feature and a gas fire pit. The gas fire pit was custom built by a firm in Colorado utilizing hand-hammered metal and heat induced patinas. This terrace overlooks the sloped perennial garden. We finished the rear space with a calm stone arrangement emerging from raked pea gravel dry lake. This viewed from a stone bench we constructed of thermalled bluestone.
An extensive highly technical lighting system was installed utilizing bronze fixtures controlled by an array of computer linked touch pads throughout the home.
An infinitely controllable irrigation system with over twenty-five zones was installed. This coupled to a dedicated deep drilled well provides stability during dry periods.
Specimen trees and shrubs were brought in from nurseries throughout the country. We specified only the finest we could find. This has given the site a feel of maturity while being quite young.
Photo Credit: Kalinosky Landscaping Inc.
Daryl Toby - AguaFina Gardens InternationalThis is an example of a medium sized industrial back garden steps in Detroit with natural stone paving.
Legacy Landscape Design, LLCThis was a neat job in it's scope. There was a nice Victorian style home sitting on lots of land but no landscape or usable space to speak of. We created separate spaces, including a vanishing edge natural feeling pool and built in spa. A cascading water feature linking an outdoor fireplace and built in grill. We also did a low maintenance driveway using an exposed aggregate, gray stained concrete with grass strip. The client supplied a greenhouse which we created a stone based and outdoor garden area for. It was all very natural and flowing. This garden was featured on HGTV's Ground Breaker Series. Mark Schisler, Legacy Landscapes, Inc.
Garden Design, Inc.Garden Design, Inc. This was the old pool house with the rest room that the clients wanted to keep so it has been transformed to a Japanese Garden Structure. There is a path between the wood lattice and the house to enter the rest room. There is a bench under the red protruding wood for sitting and contemplating the zen garden in front.
Landscape ConnectionDenver Colorado Outdoor Room(s) including outdoor dining, pathways, water feature with accent lighting.
Design ideas for a traditional back garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a waterfall.
Design ideas for a traditional back garden in Denver with natural stone paving and a waterfall.
Kikuchi + Kankel Design GroupAli Atri
Design ideas for a world-inspired back garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Design ideas for a world-inspired back garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Modern back garden in San Diego with a water feature.
Modern back garden in San Diego with a water feature.
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