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Cozy private space
The client’s primary goals were to upgrade and modernize their backyard while creating a cozy and private atmosphere. BEFORE: Showing the backyard area with uneven terrain. AFTER: The main challenge was addressing drainage issues. Since the porch sits below grade, we designed the patio with a slight pitch toward one corner to direct water flow.…
Read MoreSeamless spaces
The client sought a comprehensive outdoor transformation that would align with their early 1900s home while meeting modern lifestyle needs. They wanted to replace two bulky, disconnected decks with a seamless space extending from newly installed steel-and-glass doors. The redesign called for an inviting patio featuring a compact outdoor kitchen, seating for six at a…
Read MoreNeighborhood green space
A nearby homeowner purchased an undeveloped 2.8-acre lot to avoid overcrowding in the neighborhood, but the space was overgrown. We removed non-native, invasive plant species. Clearing and grading were completed and trails were installed. The land now serves as a park-like green space for the entire neighborhood with an orchard, wandering trails, decorative stone and…
Read MorePreserving historical character
The client’s primary focus was to preserve the historical charm and character of the property. Many old garden areas that we intended to restore were overgrown with old shrubs or had poor soil. Many areas also did not have irrigation. We chose a plant list suitable for each area around the mansion. Some surviving plant…
Read MoreShow-ready seasonal color
This client is a high-end condominium and they want their flowers to look show-ready at all times. This design uses a wide variety of plant material, with varying heights and textures, to achieve a layered and bright eye-catching display. There were several opportunities to enhance the existing landscape by expanding flower beds and revamping existing…
Read MoreInviting streetscapes
We were hired to design, install and maintain 85 containers in downtown Alpharetta. The goal was to create inviting streetscapes throughout the city, to add bursts of color and vitality to the downtown environment, and to soften the concrete and brick surroundings. We created a variety of container themes – and designed the containers per…
Read MoreUnlimited color and creativity
The clients wanted to eliminate most flower beds in their estate and replace them with colorful and interesting containers to enjoy no matter where they went on their property. They wanted as much color, structure and bold textures as possible with no limitations on creativity. That required careful planning and communication with the clients to…
Read MoreElegant flowers for spring wedding
Our client was planning for a large spring wedding to be held on the formal front steps and wanted her flowers to be simple, elegant, and work with what the florist was planning for the wedding. Bringing a wedding outdoors in early May is difficult. Installing the spring flowers in mid-April after the last frost…
Read MoreConnecting the spaces
The client’s goal was to create a place to entertain, and to connect the finished basement to the new entertainment area. The entertainment area and fire pit were installed only a foot below the first-floor elevation of the residence, providing easy access to the kitchen and house. This was accomplished by a series of retaining…
Read MoreCreating spaces to enhance vistas
The client asked us to remove improperly selected and placed plant material and claim underutilized space to create an environment that was pet friendly and could accommodate parties while providing beautiful vistas. Mirroring the architecture of the home, a stone wall with several accents was added to level and widen the space. The narrow rotting…
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