Wauwatosa Residence
Overgrown evergreens hid the house foundation
Low retaining walls, brick paving & plantings
Before construction
Limestone steps invite visitors up to the porch.
An empty front yard
A retaining wall & steps handle the small grade change
The original foundation bed & lawn sloped too much
Retaining walls created larger planting beds and the side yard was re-graded as a play area
Along the driveway, before construction
Hardy plantings along the drive were selected to take winter snow loads
New plantings reveal the beautiful architecture
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Whitefish Bay Residence
The front garden before construction
An old stone wall was crumbling
Conceptual sketch for new entrance walls, gate & fence
Entrance walls, gate & decorative fencing
The new gate is centered on the living room window
The owners asked for a small & private front patio in this space
Secondary entry gate
The new breakfast patio in the front garden
The original concrete walk before construction
A new brick walk leads to the front door
The original back garden
Generous paths lead to a new front stoop welcoming visitors
The original back patio was very cramped
The new patios!
The original patio was crammed right up against the garage
Lively plantings between the garage and patio provide a beautiful garden setting for diners
The original back yard
The dining patio is surrounded by lush, colorful plantings
Adjoining patio for conversation
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Holland, Michigan Residence
New limestone steps and railings
Cozy grilling area
A new large patio for dining with great lake views!
Lush plantings surround their sculpture
Paved "landing" at the lower level doors
A wide walkway connects the two patios
A large, gas fire table with generous seating
There are many places for seating
A deep border with hemlocks helps create privacy
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