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The pillars at each end of the seating wall coordinate with the other stones but have a more rugged look. Koehler used a stone veneer called Mountain Ledge from Eldorado Stone in a color called Charleston. The caps on top of the pillars coordinate with the caps on the wall and fire pit. Koehler planted a kousa dogwood (Cornus kousa) behind each pillar. And behind the wall he planted ‘Limelight’ panicle hydrangea (Hydrangea paniculata ‘Limelight’), Endless Summer bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla) and ‘Green Mountain’ boxwood (Buxus ‘Green Mountain’).
Koehler chose three types of pavers for the patio. He bordered the circle around the fire pit and the greater fire pit area in cobblestone-like pavers. In between he used pavers that have an irregular river stone type of look. The fire pit and seating wall are from a kit that includes architectural blocks and caps. And he added matching pillars at each end of the seating wall. Cobblestone pavers: Villagio; river rock pavers: Antika, fire pit kit: Valencia, all by Techo-Bloc
Your options for stone range from flagstone, bluestone, limestone and sandstone to marble and granite for an unexpected look. For the most natural look and a better price, choose a local stone. Another option is natural or engineered cobblestones. These are charming but not always stable. They work best in a small area that is lightly used.
poured concrete Decorative Fire Bowl in the Midwest fire feature for relaxing around and roasting marshmallows on summer evenings. Now a stylish fire bowl sits on a poured-concrete patio, with views of the newly landscaped backyard able to be enjoyed from contemporary Loll lounge chairs. The fire feature is gas-burning, with decorative fire balls filling the bowl, which look attractive whether or not the fire is in use.
By Any Design Ltd. 5 years ago Love the Add Friends and Family. That really is what is all about. I think any foundation walls, retaining walls, sitting WALLS and the like should have a GRADE to them that allows water to flow of them with ease. I see more and more dirty walls and the staining effects of a poorly tooled top edge could have been avoid I thin in most cases. If you have a wall that isa feature and you look at it from your home the TOP EDGE SHOULD GRADE TOWARD NEIGHBOR SIDE. Keeping the best look of the weathered wall on your side of view. Like building a fence and keeping the cross slats on the back side. Same principle.
Is there anything more fun than outdoor entertaining? The house, patio and lawn all flow together to create one seamless space that appears to go forever. Here we worked to create the kind of atmosphere you find in an Italian Piazza with the outdoor market lights strung from the house to the tree and speakers hidden in strategic locations filling the air with music.
The client's urn has been used to create a focal point beside the existing shed. Shade loving planting including ferns and hydrangeas will gradually mature and provide an attractive background for it.
Our client’s garden was bereft of any interest, other than a large shed at the end of the garden, and a small patio outside the house. An unattractive stand of conifers dominated one side of the garden, and overpowered the space. These two areas were linked using a bold design of interlinking circles, with a cobbled path snaking its’ way down the garden to create a feeling of greater width and depth. A dry stone wall sets off the patio, and frames the entrance into the main part of the garden. A feature pot is set on a plinth at the bottom end of the garden, where it is visible from the house. The planting is colourful and interesting, with box balls used to reinforce the circular theme. The conifers have been removed and replaced with attractive ornamental trees that will provide more year round interest
Before: This long, tapered backyard did little to inspire getting outside — save for retrieving something from the garden shed — and wasn’t much to admire from inside the house. The patchy lawn and encroaching trees from neighbors’ property emphasized the odd shape of the property, which is in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England. Green Tree Garden Design Ltd After: A welcoming patio set off the back of the house provides a viewing area to appreciate the much more dynamic garden. Designer Fiona Green used a series of interlocking circles to define areas of lawn and planting beds. A cobblestone path meanders between the different areas like the path of a river down a valley, drawing one’s eye from side to side rather than just straight down the yard. The central position of a Japanese maple in a circular bed halfway down the garden gently interrupts the sightline and encourages a visual pause.
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The pergola’s bases are covered in and capped with Wisconsin limestone.
The bluestone path and patio are composed in a somewhat randomized ashlar pattern. Eyebrow-shaped beds of Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) and variegated Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’) break up the stone. The pachysandra planting was controlled. “While troublesome in some locales, pachysandra is an evergreen, deer-resistant, shade tolerant ground cover that provides a classic and timeless beauty,” Algozzini says. “It is unmatched in the Midwest as a companion plant to shade-loving perennials.”
low landscape lights, seen here along the path, cafe lights on the privacy screen, uplights on the mature trees and LED lighting underneath the outdoor kitchen’s countertop.
About 90% of the backyard is shade-covered. When choosing ground covers and perennials, Algozzini chose shade-loving plants and featured the purple and white blooms Melanie had on her wishlist. He included variegated Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum odoratum ‘Variegatum’), dwarf astilbe (Astilbe chinensis var. pumila), ‘Bridal Veil’ astilbe (Astilbe ‘Bridal Veil’), Japanese pachysandra (Pachysandra terminalis) and hosta, including ‘Big Daddy’ (Hosta ‘Big Daddy’), ‘Royal Standard’ (Hosta ‘Royal Standard’) and Guacamole (Hosta ‘Guacamole’).
For a contemporary patio that conveys warmth and style, start with a base of sleek lines and soft, welcoming hues. “The overall look is modular and linear in very monochromatic color schemes in the gray family, with a few darker browns sprinkled in,” Raboine says. Smooth large-format pavers offer streamlined style. Focus on walls and other vertical surfaces as well. “Installation can radically change the look and feel of a space,” Raboine says. “If you want to soften this look a little, use a large-format textured stone for the border or walls for a cozier feel.” Bring in wood with decor and architectural features for extra visual warmth.
the stone is Marmiro Stone. It is a mix of Crema Eda & Terra Splitface
Pavers are Anchor Charleston - the untumbled version - color: Northwoods
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