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Susan Schlenger Landscape DesignDesign and Photos by Susan Schlenger
Photo of a classic garden in New York with a water feature.
Photo of a classic garden in New York with a water feature.
Envision Landscape StudioPhoto Credit: Michele Lee Wilson
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back formal garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired back formal garden in San Francisco with a water feature.
Water Feature Pros.High end water feature illustrating exquisite water flow with large water falls and smaller cascading waterfall in short and long streams. Designed and constructed by Pond and Fountain World in Louisville, KY
Alderwood Landscape Architecture and ConstructionLarge contemporary back formal garden in Seattle with mulch and lawn edging.
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery AssociationHively Landcapes http://www.hivelylandscapes.com/
Project Entry: Stairway to Heaven
2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner
Category: Residential Up to $15,000
Award Level: Bronze
Project Description:
Battling age arid multiple sclerosis would not deter these homeowners from a relaxing and interactive backyard getaway. It was important to block the nearby homes from the view, while creating an open environment for neighbors to meet and socialize. Their love for landscaping and birds, needed to be joined with a relaxing water feature that could be enjoyed from desired locations inside the house as well as outside. I wanted to incorporate plants they liked, that would work on such a tough slope, and provide year-long interest. By making the water feature the prominent piece in the garden I had to make it naturalize into the hillside, as if it was always there. By the end, a never ending and insurmountable hillside was transformed into their, "stairway to heaven."
This new home construction left little quality topsoil with large amounts of fill soil to stabilize for a successful water feature. Topsoil and mushroom soil were used to amend planting holes for plants, and proper base materials were used for water feature and stairs. Such a steep hill makes equipment difficult to manage. By setting equipment on top of the hill, we were able to drag/winch materials up the hill to put in place.
Due to health conditions of the client, navigation of the hill would require a more functional access. Natural steps and materials were the clients desire, and Techo Bloc's Rocka steps filled both needs. The water feature was constructed with a natural stone bridge to cross and flat stones strategically placed as foot holds. The pondless water feature is constructed using Aquascape's engineered system for filtration and flow. Waterfall rocks are from local quarries to ensure blending and natural elements. Plants were selected to have multiple aesthetic features along with a habitat for many birds. Color was necessary from the first bloom on the Phlox to the first snow dancing on the Miscanthus plume. To meet the client's budget, we designed the garden, planted the trees, supplied the plants and placed the plants for the client to install. The homeowner had the railing and smaller steps installed by others.
With the clients uplifting attitude and determination they became the ushers of the development to welcome new families into the area. Their peaceful transition became a weekend and holiday hotspot where adults can appreciate the beauty while the children playfully splash each other in the stream. Multiple sclerosis is a debilitating disease that can confine your life experiences. Their dreams and conviction led to a therapeutic garden that appears to disappear into the sky. This illusion has brought joy to them and others and trademarked their slogan, "stairway to heaven."
Photo Credit: Hively Landscapes
Swick's LandscapingProvoke! StudiosComplete landscape Installation and weekly maintenance have made this a stand out property. A traditional design on a very large estate with custom installation. Images by Provoke! Studios
Lane Williams ArchitectsKirkland's East of Market neighborhood is more urban in character than the surrounding communities, encouraging a design that occupies the urban-suburban boundary. Living spaces are tightly organized and vertical, stacked over the garage, with a shifted geometry between floors creating a dynamic form.
photo by Lara Swimmer
Robinson Environmental DesignPhoto of a mediterranean back fully shaded garden in Los Angeles with a water feature.
Samscaping Landscape Design and BuildCLCA (California Landscape Contractors Association) Judge's Award Winner for Best California Residential Landscaping project under 150k. Project features gardens, natural rock water fountain, pavers & stone work, putting green for golf lovers, BBQ area, outdoor dining, and night lighting for ambiance at all times of day. Samscaping is Diamond Certified (independently rated highest in quality) and is celebrated by decades of multiple state and local awards. - http://Samscaping.com
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Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape ArchitectureCiro
Expansive contemporary back full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and concrete paving.
Expansive contemporary back full sun garden in San Luis Obispo with a water feature and concrete paving.
Wildflower Landscape Design at K&D LandscapingNatural stone stairs, pathway and patio. Stairs are inset with the homes' original (circa 1920) tiles. The fountain is also original to the house. Water-saving Mediterranean plants grow in surrounding raised beds and planting beds.
Wildflower Landscape Design-Liz Ryan
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectWe developed this landscape over several years in close study with the Architects and Clients, who were committed to artisan-quality construction in every detail of the home and landscape. Each level of the house and terraced landscape boasts magnificent views to San Francisco.
The steep site and the clients’ love of rustic stone lead us to create a series of luxurious serpentine stone walls to chisel the hillside. On each terrace of the garden, the same walls frame and hug unique spaces for play, entertaining, relaxing and contemplation.
Each room of the house opens to a distinct, related garden room: a BBQ terrace with an outdoor kitchen and pizza oven; a quiet terrace with aquatic plants, Japanese maples, and a mermaid sculpture; a lap pool and outdoor fireplace; and a guest house with a vegetable garden. The resulting landscape burgeons into a true feast for the senses.
Visitors are greeted at the street by stone columns supporting a tailored entry gate with Oak branch detailing. The gently sculpted driveway is flanked by Coast Live Oaks and California native plantings. At the top of the driveway, visitors are beckoned up to the main entry terrace by a grand sweeping staircase of Montana Cody stone steps. Before entering the main door of the house, one can rest on the stone seat-wall under a reclaimed redwood trellis and enjoy the calming waters of the custom limestone birdbath fountain.
From the Grand Lawn off the rear terrace of the house, the view to the city is framed by romantic gas lanterns set on bold stone columns. Although the site grades required guardrails on this main terrace, the view was maintained through minimal planting and the use of an infinity pond and hand crafted metal railings to contain the space.
The retaining walls of the Grand Lawn became a canvas for us to design unique water features. We hired a local stone sculptor, a local metal sculptor and a top-notch pool company to help us create a boulder water wall and artistic bronze fountainheads that thunder down into the pool: both playful and grandiose in one gesture.
Architect: Graff Architects
General Contractor: Young & Burton
Treve Johnson Photography
Scenic LandscapingFountain area of backyard, landscape design. Photo by Heather Knapp
Traditional courtyard garden in New York with a water feature.
Traditional courtyard garden in New York with a water feature.
Signature Pond & PatioSignature Pond & Patio, 610-374-8281
This is an example of a traditional garden in Philadelphia with a water feature.
This is an example of a traditional garden in Philadelphia with a water feature.
McHale Landscape Design, Inc.The gateway to the Japanese tea garden style retreat is framed by tree trunk columns milled and dowelled on site by our carpenters. The Asian inscription reads "Hidden Garden".
Van Zelst IncPhoto by Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a traditional back garden in Chicago with a water feature and decorative stones.
Inspiration for a traditional back garden in Chicago with a water feature and decorative stones.
Gurley's Azalea GardenGurley's Azalea Garden
Design ideas for a large traditional side partial sun garden for summer in Nashville with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Design ideas for a large traditional side partial sun garden for summer in Nashville with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Dean Herald-Rolling Stone LandscapesRolling Stone Landscapes
Photo of a contemporary back garden in Sydney with a water feature.
Photo of a contemporary back garden in Sydney with a water feature.
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