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The goal here was
for a semi formal look that was also very low maintenance. A clean-lined entrance path
and landing of natural flagstone, with garden beds of mainly evergreen
shrubs, creates the easy elegance this client wanted.
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The
construction plan for this project.

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The weeping Beech
tree will grow
tall and slim to marry the garden and the
imposing tall house face, without blocking
too much of the view out the window.
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A perspective drawing of the entranceway portion of a proposed new
front landscaping, to illustrate to the client how the finished garden
will look.
This will be a low-maintenance shrub garden that will look good in
all seasons. A mixture of natural stone and brick pavers,
and a planting mix of evergreens and flowering shrubs with distinct
contrasts in form and texture.
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 Extra wide
steps and generous landing space was in keeping with the setting for the
front walk of this estate sized suburban house.
Curved
lines, and the inclusion of gardens and natural stone, decorate and
soften the large quantity of brickwork. |
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No more lawn!
A small front yard is turned over to a mix of stone and a simple
drought tolerant planting, for a virtually no-maintenance front entrance
garden. |
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A simple, clean
design for
the entrance path and gardens, allows the lovely stonework of the house
itself to remain the focus.
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In the large forested setting, a few touches of formality with some
clipped evergreen shapes and a contrasting tree colour were chosen. |
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A small front entrance gets a low maintenance
remake
with a mix of stone and a few sturdy plants. |
Before
After
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This residential front entrance plan includes
a
multi-media mix of paving stone, square cut
flagstone, natural
stone stairs, decorative
river rock, and large boulders to add scale
and ornament.
The client here wanted lots
of planting area for shrubs and flowering
perennials, within
an elegant yet natural feeling
setting for their front entrance. ...
...below - the
completed installation
of this custom design. |
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Extra wide steps
make for a super comfortable entranceway walk.
A step made of
natural stone, and contrasting brick inlay, highlight the overall
stonework for a classy look. |
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A sketch was drawn
up to make sure the client and I were on the same page, then a detailed
construction plan was drawn up.
Below is the finished
entrance, with
stonework and planting complete. |

The lower landing
was made just large enough for a small sitting area. Hidden from the
street by tall
plantings, it is now a small private
spot for a cup of coffee and
newspaper in the morning. |
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A perspective
drawing to illustrate for a client how my plan for this narrow townhouse front yard
will look once completed.
Lots of billowing plants with contrasting
accent shapes, and flowing
lines on
the walkway to soften the harshness of
the angular setting.
Below, the
finished project.
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The plant
selection focuses on those that will do well for the long term in the
dry and shady conditions under the mature tree.
Stone
positioned within the body of the garden bed, instead of at it's
boundaries, visually enlarges the perceived space of the front walk.
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