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Pamela Dailey Design950 sq. ft. gut renovation of a pre-war NYC apartment to add a half-bath and guest bedroom.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignOne of our more reputable achievements in recent years was a project in River Oaks that involved replacing a fountain that stood in the corner of the large brick wall. While only one of many elements that we added, this new corner fountain played a significant role in transforming the entire landscape. It introduced a new, more symmetrical geometry to the yard, and it helped provide a more noticeable, complimentary color contrast to that of the brick wall behind it.
The existing corner fountain was a very old three-tiered fountain structure that was common several decades ago. This is the type of fountain you almost always see in old movies. In a way it projects a certain sentimentalism about simpler, more absolutist times. However, its power as a symbol fails to convey feeling beyond simple nostalgia, and because of this its use in landscaping has long since become cliché.
The old corner fountain had many problems on a functional level as well. It had started rusting out several years past and was now constantly malfunctioning. This was primarily because the fountain pump had been installed underwater and had started to rust out. The lighting fixtures had begun to rust out as well, and the leakage that resulted caused them to intermittently fail. There was also a problem of too much space between the fountain walls and the brick wall around the home. Weeds and excessive vegetation had overgrown the back of the fountain, and they were beginning to overshadow a good portion of its structure. The time had come for a significant change. We therefore replaced not only the original corner fountain, but we also developed an entirely new fountain design.
The new structure was shaped like rectangle whose right angles closely mirrored those of the wall behind it. The vertical walls of new fountain itself were made to slope upward on either side in a slight, inverted arc that leveled off at the top and intersected in the corner. To create a decorative color contrast, we covered most of the bricks in the front, as well as the limestone walls in the back, with a travertine coping. This gave the entire structure a soft cream color that proved a perfect complement to the red brick of the wall.
Then, on both vertical walls, we installed three water spouts each and installed new fountain lights to illuminate the water from below as it fell into the basin. To add to the mystique of this experience, we also fitted the new corner fountain with a remote pump and an external filtration system that allowed it to run silently, leaving only the water itself to be heard. This also had the practical benefit of preserving the pump itself from the rust that had destroyed the original one.
Of course, right angles create very sharp focal points that can often clash with other elements of a landscape. In order to alleviate this and create a sense of harmony and blended aesthetic, we planted several new types of vegetation around our corner fountain. We used dwarf monkey grass and Ardesia to create ground cover. Both species do very well in shady areas, and Ardesia also offers the added benefit of erosion control and a nice green color to further compliment the colors of the wall and the fountain. To add an enhanced vertical element to the scene, we planted a Japanese maple beside the corner fountain. This is a wonderful tree to use in landscaping because it provides both ideal proportions and color. It has burgundy leaves that provide a great deal of shade, but it never gets too tall.
Because this property was so large, it was actually landscaped with two separate patio areas in the yard. Since each patio faced either one side of the corner fountain or the other, the illuminated waterspouts dancing against a limestone backdrop became the natural focal point that drew the eye toward itself as the center of attention regardless of one’s position in the yard.
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignIntegrated outdoor living room, outdoor kitchen,covered structure, large koi pond, tigerwood patios, deck cantilever over pond, paver patios, paver pathways, fire place and fire pit, step-over bubbler water feature pours into koi pond, koi fish, plantings, and pathway lighting.
ATC LandscapeLooking for a professional landscape company built on reliability, affordability, and trust? Have you always wanted the lawn and garden that everyone admires? You have reached the right place! ATC Landscape, a Coquitlam landscaping company, has a team of trained professionals who have been providing landscape maintenance and cedar fencing installation since 2001. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority! When it comes to your home’s curb appeal, choose a residential landscape company with an A+ BBB Rating for your home in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows.
ATC Landscape carries $2,000,000 in business liability insurance in addition to Worker’s Compensation Insurance. Our WorkSafe WCB number is 728123. ATC Landscape uses professional landscape equipment (Honda and Stihl). Our staff and vehicles are distinguished by our ATC Landscape apparel and signage. We are committed to 100% customer satisfaction with the services we provide. Our clients include Residential Strata Complexes, Commercial Properties, and Home Owners. We are a member of the British Columbia Landscape & Nursery Association (BCLNA). Our landscaping and gardening services are based on standards provided by the BCLNA. We are a member of of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce.
ATC Landscape provides FREE estimates for homeowners on services for Hedges and Trees, Yard Cleanup and Cedar Fencing. Our residential homeowner landscape services include:
-Hedge & Tree Trimming/Pruning and Yard Cleanups.
-Expert trimming and pruning of plants, shrubs, cedars and trees under 15′.
-Yard clean ups including cutting back brambles, garden bed maintenance with weeding of beds and removal of leaves, branches and debris.
-Rubbish Removal of unwanted items.
-We do not offer regular lawn cutting services for residential home owners.
-Cedar Panel Fence Installation: Includes demolition and removal of existing fence and complete cedar panel fence installation with digging posts into the ground 2-3′ with concrete.
806 Outdoors Ltd CoWe had the awesome opportunity to complete this 8ft Western Red Cedar board-on-board privacy fence that included metal gate frames with industrial hinges and 2x6 single stage trim cap. We used exterior rated GRK screws for 100% of the installation, not a single nail on the entire project. The project also included demolition and removal of a failed retaining wall followed by the form up and pouring of a new 24” tall concrete retaining wall. As always we are grateful for the opportunity to work with amazing clients who allow us to turn ideas into reality. If you have an idea for a custom fence, retaining wall, or any other outdoor project, give 806 Outdoors a call. 806 690 2344.
Shirley BovshowThis is the "after" photo of a deck garden makeover designed for the TV show, "Home & Family" (Hallmark channel) by Shirley Bovshow
We painted the shutters black and added black accents throughout including window box, vertical planters and Shirley's original, "Nursery Flat Hanging Garden Tool Organizer" made from plastic nursery flats.
All drought tolerant plants that can take full sun. Plants are along the perimeter of the deck, leaving a large open space for furniture, entertaining and TV production!
Garden World Media, www.EdenMakersBlog.com
Quarry MillThis stunning outdoor grill and dining area highlights the Quarry Mill's Ellsworth natural thin stone veneer. Ellsworth natural stone veneer is a beautifully neutral New England granite. The stone has deep rich tones with subtle natural weathering. Having been split with a hydraulic press this thin stone veneer has a rough texture. Ellsworth has predominantly grey tones with some gold and tan. The stone is castle rock style and characterized by the large rectangular pieces of stone. This style is also referred to as square-rectangular or square-rec for short. The individual pieces can range from 4″-12″ in height. The castle rock style is most commonly found on large scale exterior projects and is almost always installed with a mortar joint between the pieces of stone.
Sea Island Builders LLCRear porch with an amazing marsh front view! Eased edge Ipe floors with stainless steel mesh x-brace railings with an Ipe cap. Stained v-groove wood cypress ceiling with the best view on Sullivan's Island.
-Photo by Patrick Brickman
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