ボストンにある低価格の中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (擁壁、日向、天然石敷き) の写真

ボストンにある高級な小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな前庭 (擁壁、半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

When I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.” This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat. The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings. Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up. The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation. When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space. Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.

Retaining walls are a great way to create more enjoyable outdoor space. They can be used to create level spaces for patios and outdoor living areas, planting and gardening beds, play areas, or lawn space.

ニューヨークにあるお手頃価格の小さな、夏のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (擁壁、日向、天然石敷き) の写真

デンバーにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (擁壁、日向、傾斜地、天然石敷き) の写真

Formal curving entrance stairs. Natural stone with flagstone capping on the lamp posts and curving retaining walls. We also installed a stone walkway to the front door. The patterning of the stone is exceptional - we have master masons!

Paving a driveway and adding low stone walls to a front yard is a huge transformation that can add big value to your home.
ジャクソンビルにある巨大な、夏のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (擁壁、日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Lawns can be quite boring. To break expanses of lawn and add pattern and style, lay some limestone paving in patterns to suit your style. This can be done in circular patterns or spiral also

Adrienne Link Newton
サンフランシスコにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな整形庭園 (擁壁、傾斜地、天然石敷き、半日向) の写真

Brent Langley
グランドラピッズにある高級な広い、夏のラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、擁壁、日向、傾斜地、天然石敷き) の写真

オレンジカウンティにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (擁壁、半日向、マルチング舗装) の写真

A rock wall creates terraces around an irregularly shaped pool border by bluestone and lawn.
ニューヨークにある中くらいな、夏のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (擁壁、日向、天然石敷き) の写真

A Rubaroc games or sports court is an imaginative, attractive and healthy way to make an unused corner of the garden come to life. All it takes is a concrete or crushed aggregate sub-base for Rubaroc to create a basketball court with all the lines embedded into the surface. Resilient, colourful & durable, It will still be in use for the next generation. Let the games begin! Photography by & the property of Rubaroc International Inc.

Curved stone retaining wall and plantings. Photo Credit: Joe Schaeffer
ワシントンD.C.にある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (擁壁、半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Chipping pad to small putting green. See Oklahoma stepping stones and boulder staircase.
オースティンにある高級な広い、春のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (擁壁、日陰、天然石敷き) の写真

The client asked us to come up with a plan for the landscaping which included determining the overall grade of the property due to some low areas that did not drain well, as well as some other unique conditions. We constructed a landscape that included bringing in fill to set property grade, brick sidewalks, water feature, firepit/seating area and dry creekbed

Rustic Blend Salvaged Stone Retainer Wall by English Stone.
ミネアポリスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな前庭 (擁壁、天然石敷き) の写真

Country style outdoor living space.
コロンバスにある広い、夏のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (擁壁、半日向、天然石敷き) の写真