Hively 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

Jeff Green
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Outdoor living collection at the Lapicida HQ showroom gardens.
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" I even have a supply of cool, running water! " ... Bailey the dog Photo by Bob Zumwalt
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Request Free Quote Stepper paths within the Gardens contrast with the serious stone walks that lead directly from the driveway to the office door. They play slowly and invite pause and surprise along the garden’s trails. Garden elements become discoveries.

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Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
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fire and water with a view
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A tranquil backyard patio complete with the soothing sound of water surrounded by native plants, supporting wildlife in my client's garden
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Every detail taken care of, the light, the materials, the flowing water sound, the plants and flowers…making it a wonderful place for gatherings “ al fresco” surrounded by nature.

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French style parterre / knot garden near Henley. This was simply a lawn when I arrived - quite different now & beautifully maintained by the owners
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A modern take on a vegetable garden with formal garden
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Rocklin courtyard with southwestern pots and blue pot fountain
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Located in University Park, Texas, this residence provided a dramatic pool and garden renovation creating a transitional outdoor space with clean lines and sophisticated design details. The project included a pool renovation adding new tile and fountain jets, along with formalized landscape plantings around the perimeter and new concrete step pads for outdoor seating & entertainment. The rear garden terminates with a decorative wall fountain feature with brick detailing to match the house. The project is enhanced at night with decorative lanterns, landscape lighting and sting lights overhanging the entire garden.

Hand carved in golden Galala marble, the single tier fountain and pool surround is a stunning feature for your garden. With acanthus leaf detailing around both the pool surround and fountain bowls. This single tier fountain stands 1193mm tall and is available with a choice of pool surround sizes. With the larger 4260 mm diameter pool surround as shown in the picture( £7,860inc vat) or the with the standard 3000 mm diameter pool surround (£5,460 inc vat)

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