Wauwatosa Residence Overgrown evergreens hid the house foundationLow retaining walls, brick paving & plantingsBefore constructionLimestone steps invite visitors up to the porch.An empty front yardA retaining wall & steps handle the small grade changeThe original foundation bed & lawn sloped too muchRetaining walls created larger planting beds and the side yard was re-graded as a play areaAlong the driveway, before constructionHardy plantings along the drive were selected to take winter snow loadsNew plantings reveal the beautiful architecture Prev 1of11 Next Whitefish Bay Residence The front garden before constructionAn old stone wall was crumblingConceptual sketch for new entrance walls, gate & fenceEntrance walls, gate & decorative fencingThe new gate is centered on the living room windowThe owners asked for a small & private front patio in this spaceSecondary entry gateThe new breakfast patio in the front gardenThe original concrete walk before constructionA new brick walk leads to the front doorThe original back gardenGenerous paths lead to a new front stoop welcoming visitorsThe original back patio was very crampedThe new patios!The original patio was crammed right up against the garageLively plantings between the garage and patio provide a beautiful garden setting for dinersThe original back yardThe dining patio is surrounded by lush, colorful plantingsAdjoining patio for conversation Prev 1of19 Next Holland, Michigan Residence New limestone steps and railingsCozy grilling areaA new large patio for dining with great lake views!Lush plantings surround their sculpturePaved "landing" at the lower level doorsA wide walkway connects the two patiosA large, gas fire table with generous seatingThere are many places for seatingA deep border with hemlocks helps create privacy Prev 1of22 Next More Garden Images Prev 1of6 Next