Stone Elements
Stone walls and a paver bridge clearly direct visitors to the house. These materials provide a transition between the natural surroundings and the asphalt driveway.
The driveway to the house enters between the two substantial stone walls at the right. A planting bed traverses a drainage area, taking advantage of the natural contours of the site. It turns what could be an unsightly section of the yard into an attractive garden space.
At one end of the pool, a garden dining room was created by adding a rounded seat wall. While still close enough to be part of the activity around the pool, this simple addition creates a spacefor dinner with family and friends. The carefully-selected plant material provides color accents but still gives the "room" an open atmosphere.
These boulder steps are carefully selected and placed to provide safe access to the pool surround, while giving an ever-changing view of the pool. The smooth curve of the path provides visual interest and invites people into the landscape.
As a creative accent, the house number was sandblasted into a boulder. This was placed in a small rock garden at the street entrance. A floodlight allows the number to be read in the evening.
A casual flow of stepping stones directs foot traffic to boulder steps, providing access to the upper lawn and garden. This combination not only provides visual interest, but also prevents damage to the lawn.
Tumbled pavers or rough cut stone have already had their edges softened before being used in a landscaping project. This weathered look creates a more informal, relaxed environment.
This covered walkway runs the length of the house and also has a small sitting area for two people. Using cut pieces gives a formal appearance which is appropriate for this space.
This outdoor kitchen incorporates a gas grill, ample storage, and a small refrigerator. The large, angled slate workspace provides ample area for food preparation and presentation. Using brick for the batio gives an interesting visual contrast to the stone counter, and retains the suns's warmth, extending the use of the space into the cooler months.
This combination separates the driveway and garage from the front yard. Incorporating two styles of stone construction, this feature provides visual interest. The planting soften the overall appearance.
Our masons take time to select the best materials. We take pride in fine craftsmanship and select stone that enhances your landscaping project. This includes selecting materials that match the texture and color of other pre-existing features.
The view from the driveway includes a new stone wall with planting beds, the existing pool, and the new pergola and fireplace.
Part of this patio renovation project included the construction of a retaining wall to assist in solving two problems: limited patio space, and poor water drainage. By pushing the hillside further back from the house, the home owner now has room for planting beds, an extended entertaining space, and a built-in gas grill.
A circular patio constructed with irregular flagstone creates a tradition and very comfortable outdoor space. Depending on the plant materials and furniture, it can be either a very formal space, or relaxed family space. This patio is located at the back of the house which enjoys morning sun and afternoon shade.
This stone wall with slate caps surrounds a multilevel paver patio. Since the house was built on a narrow city lot, the patio was rotated 45 degrees to provide more living and entertaining space.
Pavers are available in a wide range of colors, shapes, and sizes that rival natural stone in appearance and durability. When creating living spaces that involve intricate patterns or unusual shapes, pavers are an excellent option.
This bench is constructed purely of boulder stone. A long search finally resulted in finding the perfect stones for the project. Located on a heavily planted hillside, the bench provides a quiet refuge, while still allowing a view of the patio, pergola, fish pond, and spa house.
