BACK YARDS
Private Oasis
Sunset Hills: DIY (Homeowner Installed) Front and Back Yard
I wish I had taken before pictures. The lesson here is that hillsides can be beautiful and functional. The transformation was amazing. This homeowner's sweat equity in installing the patio, wall and landscaping shows that with some braun and great planning, all things are possible.
Nevillewood Residence
After client installed patio, fireplace, and paths by contractor, we were engaged to landscape around the new addition and create privacy. More mature pictures will be posted in spring/summer 2016.
Side Perennial Garden, Arborvitae Privacy Screen, and Garden Gate
Views in all designs are critical to consider in the master planning. The key design challenges were the hill, incorporationg play yard, views and transitioning the yard as the familie's needs changed.
Redesign of Back Yard: Virginia Manor Residence
After a major construction project, the owners decided it was time to make the yard functional and beautiful for their family.
Mt. Lebanon Residence
This resident renovated a backyard into a retreat with privacy.
Upper St. Clair Residence
Client wanted focal point for patio and view from kitchen.
Sunset Hills Perennial Garden
Perennial gardens are loads of work....pruning, dead heading, cutting back. This one is well work the work with waves of color all season.
Mt. Lebanon Screening and Update
This lovely South Hills couple removed a swimming pool. After filling in the back yard they had to update their hillside and add screening to the back. We used Viburnum, Angelica Blue Juniper, and Arborvitae.