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River Valley Landscapes
After many years of having no outdoor living space and dealing with overgrown plants and trees the owner’s decided it was time to revitalize their backyard. They knew they wanted a large sitting area with a wood burning fireplace, room for outdoor dining and a place for the grill. A connecting walk would be needed to get guests from the driveway to the outdoor space. Last but not least, the owners wanted the ability to and a reason for stepping out of their unusable patio doors.
The designers decided from the start the fireplace would be the prominent feature and focal point for the entire project. A large fireplace accented with sitting walls and arbors was positioned to anchor the corner of the patio. Stone was chosen to set the fireplace apart as its own element. Brick was used for the sitting walls and brick accents were added to the fireplace to tie into the house. An inlaid herringbone brick detail was incorporated above the stone mantle to simulate artwork which is typically found above indoor fireplaces. Flagstone was used for the wall caps and hearth to match the patio and thicker flagstone tread stock was used for the mantle and top. The arbors were added to visually balance the pergolas at the opposite side of the patio.
For the patio the designers created a series of offset spaces to help subtly divide the space into two areas, sitting and dining. Two large existing trees also help dictate the shape of the patio. Cut flagstone was chosen for the surface bordered by a double soldier edge of brick. The brick edging also surrounds a decorative gravel area topped with an urn fountain which provides a secondary focal point and the sound of water. Large flagstone treads were used for the steps leading to the previously unused patio doors. Opposite the fireplace a short walk leads to a square transition area with a statue chosen by the owner. The statue provides a strong focal point when entering from the driveway. A longer walk leads from this space along the house to the driveway.
The pergolas and arbors were designed by the landscape designer as part of this project but were ultimately contracted separately by the owner. The larger square pergola was intended as an area for a bench or two separate from the main patio. The longer pergola was added later in the design phase to help provide shade to the interior of the house. The arbors at the fireplace were added to balance out the wood elements at the opposite side while adding additional architectural interest to the fireplace.
While this project was predominantly hardscaping, planting and lighting were also incorporated into the design. Several large existing trees were retained and serious of smaller understory trees were added to help enclose the space. The designer’s took advantage of the large trees to place down lights on the branches to achieve a moonlight effect at night. Additional lighting was used on the pergola, to accent focal points, to up light the smaller trees and around the patio. Massed planting of Japanese forest grass provides bold foliage color for the shady garden. A mulch path leads off behind the fireplace to another garden and a secluded area ideal for a bench or small table and chairs. Additional plantings were added along the rear property line to screen and unsightly fence.
This project has obviously completely changed the way the owners use their backyard. They now have a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors with the use of the patio doors. The large patio allows for entertaining small gatherings outdoors for the first time. The fireplace has definitely become the primary gathering place for family and friends.
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Inspiration for a contemporary backyard stone landscaping in New York.
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard stone landscaping in New York.
Goodman Landscape Design
GLD
Design ideas for a contemporary shade gravel landscaping in San Francisco.
Design ideas for a contemporary shade gravel landscaping in San Francisco.
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Jon Eric Christner ARCHITECT INC.
Gateway to Rear Yard -
General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Orange County for spring.
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Orange County for spring.
Lou Penning Landscapes Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized mediterranean partial sun stone formal garden in San Francisco.
River Valley Landscapes
After many years of having no outdoor living space and dealing with overgrown plants and trees the owner’s decided it was time to revitalize their backyard. They knew they wanted a large sitting area with a wood burning fireplace, room for outdoor dining and a place for the grill. A connecting walk would be needed to get guests from the driveway to the outdoor space. Last but not least, the owners wanted the ability to and a reason for stepping out of their unusable patio doors.
The designers decided from the start the fireplace would be the prominent feature and focal point for the entire project. A large fireplace accented with sitting walls and arbors was positioned to anchor the corner of the patio. Stone was chosen to set the fireplace apart as its own element. Brick was used for the sitting walls and brick accents were added to the fireplace to tie into the house. An inlaid herringbone brick detail was incorporated above the stone mantle to simulate artwork which is typically found above indoor fireplaces. Flagstone was used for the wall caps and hearth to match the patio and thicker flagstone tread stock was used for the mantle and top. The arbors were added to visually balance the pergolas at the opposite side of the patio.
For the patio the designers created a series of offset spaces to help subtly divide the space into two areas, sitting and dining. Two large existing trees also help dictate the shape of the patio. Cut flagstone was chosen for the surface bordered by a double soldier edge of brick. The brick edging also surrounds a decorative gravel area topped with an urn fountain which provides a secondary focal point and the sound of water. Large flagstone treads were used for the steps leading to the previously unused patio doors. Opposite the fireplace a short walk leads to a square transition area with a statue chosen by the owner. The statue provides a strong focal point when entering from the driveway. A longer walk leads from this space along the house to the driveway.
The pergolas and arbors were designed by the landscape designer as part of this project but were ultimately contracted separately by the owner. The larger square pergola was intended as an area for a bench or two separate from the main patio. The longer pergola was added later in the design phase to help provide shade to the interior of the house. The arbors at the fireplace were added to balance out the wood elements at the opposite side while adding additional architectural interest to the fireplace.
While this project was predominantly hardscaping, planting and lighting were also incorporated into the design. Several large existing trees were retained and serious of smaller understory trees were added to help enclose the space. The designer’s took advantage of the large trees to place down lights on the branches to achieve a moonlight effect at night. Additional lighting was used on the pergola, to accent focal points, to up light the smaller trees and around the patio. Massed planting of Japanese forest grass provides bold foliage color for the shady garden. A mulch path leads off behind the fireplace to another garden and a secluded area ideal for a bench or small table and chairs. Additional plantings were added along the rear property line to screen and unsightly fence.
This project has obviously completely changed the way the owners use their backyard. They now have a seamless transition from indoors to outdoors with the use of the patio doors. The large patio allows for entertaining small gatherings outdoors for the first time. The fireplace has definitely become the primary gathering place for family and friends.
Miriam's River House Designs, LLC
The beauty of this design can be seen. This arbor won a grand gold award for its design, construction and artistic placement in this garden.
Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Garden Structures & More
One can only hope that they would have the opportunity to see it in person.
Inspiration for a large asian partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.
Inspiration for a large asian partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.
Garden Structures & More
It's simple by comparison to the other one.
Photo of a mid-sized asian partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.
Photo of a mid-sized asian partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.
Ginkgo Leaf Studio
View of the fountain and pergola beyond with 'Red Volunteer' daylily in the foreground.
Renn Kuhnen Photography
Photo of a large traditional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Milwaukee for summer.
Photo of a large traditional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard stone water fountain landscape in Milwaukee for summer.
Miriam's River House Designs, LLC
Photo shows the tight fitted side panel construction after three years. This design is perfect for any heavy vine plants that require a solid backing on which to grow.
Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Outside Landscape Group
This custom built arbor not only showcases the detail in the wood work, but also puts on a show when the Carolina Yellow Jasmine is in bloom. A spectacular entrance to the perfect garden.
Jay Sifford Garden Design
We needed a bridge to cross the dry creek bed, so I designed a version of a Japanese yatsuhashi, or zig zag, bridge. It is clad in concrete backer board. I wanted to simulate a granite mountain plateau with a boulder peak. The client purchased the concrete lantern which perfectly complements the entrance to this woodland garden.
Photo by Jay Sifford
Miriam's River House Designs, LLC
Our company always strives to have our designs blend well with the surrounding plant material and other structures. This is what makes for great design.
Photo credits: Dan Drobnick
Lear + Mahoney Landscape Architecture
Doug Young
Design ideas for a traditional backyard formal garden in New York.
Design ideas for a traditional backyard formal garden in New York.
Garden Structures & More
This client wanted a simple gate on this side.
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.
Inspiration for a mid-sized asian partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.
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Garden Gate Landscaping
A complete and eclectic rear garden renovation with a creative blend of formal and natural elements. Formal lawn panel and rose garden, craftsman style wood deck and trellis, homages to Goldsworthy and Stonehenge with large boulders and a large stone cairn, several water features, a Japanese Torii gate, rock walls and steps, vegetables and herbs in containers and a new parking area paved with permeable pavers that feed an underground storage area that in turns irrigates the garden. All this blends into a diverse but cohesive garden.
Designed by Charles W Bowers, Built by Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc. © Garden Gate Landscaping, Inc./Charles W. Bowers
Rock Paper Hammer
Photography by Andrew Hyslop
Design ideas for an asian brick landscaping in Louisville.
Design ideas for an asian brick landscaping in Louisville.
Garden Structures & More
If you will note the area behind the seating you will see that copper pipe has been introduced as a trellis medium.
Photo of a large asian partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.
Photo of a large asian partial sun backyard gravel landscaping in Minneapolis for spring.
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