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Main goal of this project was to design a backyard oasis with less lawn. A multi level adult entertainment area was designed with a sunken patio, free standing fountain, sitting areas, seat walls, gazebo with back and yellow grove bamboo screen and lush plantings. This project was designed back in 2006. The home owner has phased the project in overtime with only the gazebo and upper paver patio needing to be installed (as well as time for the plants to mature).
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 | Boise, ID
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Our clients wanted to see some different concepts for a new back yard that fit in with the strong architectural lines of the house. We came up with 4 concepts that designed the back yard into different rooms. The driving force for the back yard was a new outdoor kitchen, more sitting areas, possible water feature/garden art location, hot tub and PRIVACY.
The residence HAD great views of the Boise foothills until a new home went in and now their focal point is their neighbor’s roof. We designed four concepts to take advantage of the open views, screen the neighbors’ roof, give the clients a sense of enclosure and play off the strong lines of the house.
After presenting the plans and SketchUp models a final concept is currently being designed to combine the elements from a couple of our designs.
This project is scheduled to be installed by SES Landscape in 2010.
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 | Boise, ID
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The main goal of this project was to transform a steep grass hillside into multiple usable rooms. After four concept designs were presented a final design was agreed upon. The focal point of the yard would be a multiple terrace waterfall. Stone slab steps and New England flagstone would provide access between the existing upper patio, new garden bed area and lower paver patio. Upright Basalt columns added structure and texture to path and waterfall. A variety of perennials were planted to provide year round color. This project was designed in 2009. We provided concept plans, 3D SketchUp models, grading plan, erosion and sediment control plan, planting plan, hardscape plan, details, bidding and negotiations and construction oversight. The project was installed in the spring of 2010 by Sterling Landscape and After Dark Lighting.
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 | Eagle, ID
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In partnership with Hawkins-Smith Development Company, we were commissioned to design the grounds for the new City hall for the City of Eagle. The City wanted an urban feeling with multiple rooms for different gatherings and functions. We designed a concept with a rose and sculptured garden to the North of the Main entry. An amphitheater was incorporated to the south of the building, just outside the City Council room. The main entry sign was proposed with a curved seatwall and an interactive floating granite sphere water feature, however this part was not included in phase one of construction. A donor stepped up to pay for the installation of the entry sign and water feature, but the donor wanted to go with a more naturalist stream and water fall over the interactive plaza design. This project was installed in 2006 by Eagle Landscape. All Benches and public art were designed by others.
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 | Boise, ID
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Old world look and SHADE for the front were the main goals for the clients. An entry courtyard was designed with large River Birch to provide an overhead canopy and to frame the entry. Virginia creeper and English ivy were added to the entry walls to provide that old world feeling. The Iron Gate was designed by others.
Extensive use of pavers were used in this ‘no’ lawn design.
A multi level patio was design in the back yard with a brick paver path connecting the front and back yards.
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 | Boise, ID
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The biggest challenge for this back yard remodel was the +20’ drop from the back of the house to the back property line. The client’s main goals were to develop a large usable play area for their kids, develop an outdoor entertainment area for the adults and to keep the landscape design within the modern/contemporary style of the Residence.
After an initial concept plan we approved, we developed construction drawings to deal with the concrete wall design, floating staircase, concrete seatwall, stepping stones and water feature (to be installed in a later phase).
The home owner was very involved in the design process, as well as our team of subs. This was a team effort to turn a hard site into a usable outdoor space with gorgeous views of Downtown Boise.
This project was designed in 2008 and installed by Sterling Landscape in 2009
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 | Hidden Springs, ID
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The existing landscape was a builder special – the patio was too small and uninviting and the simple planting beds were uninspiring. My clients wanted to enhance the areas without taking away from the great surrounding views. The main goals were shade, larger sitting areas and year round color.
An Alumawood shade structure was designed to add shade to a multilevel outdoor room. The upper level was TimberTech deck (Earthwood Plank in Teak) and the lower level was Pavers (Basalite’s Italian Renaissance). A vertical see thru screen fence was designed to add privacy, but not to screen any views.
A small flagstone sitting areas was designed with natural stone slab benches. A flagstone access path was also installed.
A mix of trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals and bulbs were designed to give the client year round interst.
This project was installed in 2009 by Sterling Landscape and Boon LLC.
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 | Boise, ID
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This small back yard remodel transformed an empty yard into a back yard oasis. The focal point of the yard is a small disappearing stream with lush plantings. Landscape lighting was added to make the yard enjoyable at night. Flagstone stepping stone lead over a small boulder slab bridge.
The planting and irrigation were installed by Jon C. Irby Landscape. The stream was installed by Second to Nature Waterfalls and the Landscape lighting was installed by After Dark lighting.
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 | Eagle, ID
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This extensive landscape remodel demolished the ‘builder special’ patio and installed a multi level outdoor entertainment area. A stamped concrete patio was designed with a small sunken area to accommodate the spillway water feature and for an area for a small outdoor fire pit. A built in grill was added to the upper area. Native Table Rock Sandstone wall builders were saw cut and hand chiseled to form the walls.
Large Arizona flagstone stepping stones were added as a path between the front and back yards. Extensive planting were also added.
This project was installed by Franz Witte Landscape
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 | Boise, ID
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A large Railroad tie retaining wall in the back dated the back yard and had to go. A new Keystone Country Manor wall and Basalite Country cobble multi level paver patio were designed. A small fountain and large annual color pots we added to give the space character.
This project was installed by Hillside Landscape
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 | Boise, ID
35 Plant(s), 6 Image(s)
A hot back yard in the desirable North End area of Boise was in need of a change. The designed called for a straight line paver patio with a small shade structure. A small raised garden bed was also added as well a large amount of plant material to help screen and add shade.
This project was installed by Sterling Landscape
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 | Meridian, ID
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The projects main goals were to add a handicap accessible path the main memorial star (designed by others) and provide a sitting area with a small display area for plaques for the fallen Peace Offices of Idaho.
Engraved sandstone benches were installed to promote conversation areas and raised keystone planter beds were added to give the area a feeling of enclosure from the adjacent parking lot.
This project was installed by Howard Landscape and Nursery, from Fruitland ID
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 | Garden City, ID
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This landscape remodel transformed a hot, small back yard with a ‘builder special’ patio, to an outdoor entertainment area. A raised trex deck wraps around a hot spring spa with SpaStone accents. The upper areas step down to a stamped concrete patio with 18” tall seat walls. A large rough cut timber shade structure was added to cool the area. Natural Arizona flagstone paths lead to other parts of the Garden. A large assortment of plant materials will be added this spring by the home owner.
This project was designed in 2008 by Breckon Land design and installed by Sterling Landscape and Boon LLC.
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 | Garden City, ID
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An entry courtyard was designed around an existing Catalpa tree. This area provided a wonderful area for a large entry patio. In the back an extensive planting were designed to provide year round color & interest. The back yard overlooks an existing pond and Gazebo.
This project was installed by Howard Landscape & Nursery in 2001
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 | Boise, ID
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Highland Village was a multi-family infill project in Boise Idaho. Two courtyards with water features were designed to give the residence an area to sit and relax. Brick paver paths and sidewalks were designed throughout the project to add an urban/European feel to the area. Creeping red fescue was added next to Crane Creek to improve the look of the existing creek and to reduce erosion. An extensive plant pallet was designed to add year round interest and color.
This project was developed by Western Realty Advisors and the landscape was installed by Albinson Landscape contractors in 2006.
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 | Ontario, OR
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Our client had an existing old deck that was falling apart and it was not meeting their needs.
After a concept plan was approved we designed a master plan for the back yard that will be phased in over the years. Phase one consisted of a large multi-level deck (a little over 1300SqFt) made of TimberTech’s Twinfinish composite decking. A large shade structure with maintenance ‘free’ Alumawood and new planting were also added in this first phase. The deck was designed into 3 rooms, the outdoor kitchen area (main level), the dining area (upper level), and an informal sitting/ fire pit area (lower level) that cantilevers over the existing Koi pond.
The second phase will consist of an outdoor kitchen, a second free standing shade structure and flagstone paths.
This project was installed by Sterling Landscape and Boon LLC in 2009.
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 | Meridian, ID
52 Plant(s), 10 Image(s)
The driving force behind this project was to develop large outdoor entertainment areas that had multiple levels, an outdoor kitchen that was closely situated to the residence and small pool, a fire pit, a small koi pond with a large stream and provide a sense of privacy but not screen the views of the Golf Course and the Foothills.
This project was installed in 2008 by Summer Lawns. The Pool and the residence was designed by BRS Architects.
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 | Boise, ID
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A new brick paver walk with a circular island of Lawn adds interest to this Boise Bench residence. A sitting area by the front door adds a small area to sit and enjoy a morning coffee and talk to passing neighbors.
An extensive planting scheme added year round color and interest. This project was installed in 2004 by Sterling Landscape.
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 | Boise, ID
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The main goals behind this extensive remodel was to enhance the overall esthetics, expand the outdoor entertain areas, add shade to the hot back yard and a safe stairway from the upper deck to the lower levels.
The existing deck was redone in Trex while a new stair way with landing was designed and installed. The railing was changed from wood to wrought iron to match the perimeter fence. Abbotsford pavers were used for the main patios, while CMU walls were finished with cultured stone to match the residence.
Natural stone slab steps and a curving path now act as the main gateway between the Back and Entry patios.
This project was installed in 2009 by Sterling Landscape and Boon LLC. The Landscape Lighting was installed by AfterDark Lighting.
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 | Hidden Springs, ID
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In the foothills of Hidden Springs, the clients wanted a xeriscape yard that enhanced the look and did not screen any views of the foothills.
Large boulders and a multi level walk were designed to add visual interest to the entry. Extensive plantings gave the clients year round color and interest.
This project was installed by Eagle Landscape
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 | Hidden Springs, ID
58 Plant(s), 11 Image(s)
This small backyard remodel wanted to transfer a large, hot grass filled areas into a interesting area that flows into different rooms. A shade structure was added to the patio and large boulders were brought in. A large variety of perennial and ornamental grasses were used for color and contrast. This project was installed in 2008 by Far West Landscape.
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 | Baker City, OR
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This project required plants that could take the Baker City winters but also be drought tolerant for the hot summer. A small entry patio was designed with boulders built into the stamped concrete patio. Lush plantings were also added.
This project was installed by the home owner.
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