Landscape Design

Very meticulous in design and installation.  Very old, shabby, bland patio area transformed into a beautiful oasis.  Pulled up existing pavers, improved and leveled sand base, scrubbed pavers clean, then reset them with jointing sand - looks amazing.  Garden design included stone area off the far corner to accent a portable fire pit I purchased separately.  Plantings to attract hummingbirds, butterflies and songbirds (shrubs, grasses and hostas) were spaced to allow for growth but should fill in nicely over the next few years without overcrowding.  Crew went to the quarry to hand select about a dozen of the most interesting granite rocks with crystals, fossils, color, and sparkle.   Large pieces of flagstones for paths and a place for a birdbath combine to complete the beauty and functionality of the space.  Garden design is in perfect balance with the overall house design.



Later in the season I found that the soil that was brought in was of poorer quality than expected.  The shredded and screened topsoil looked fine when it was delivered, but when I dug into it in the fall, it was clay-like and much poorer than my normal lawn soil.  I will replace as much of it as I can.  If I were to use them or any other landscaper again, I would contract for the soil from a company that provides good rich garden soil even if it costs me more.  Good soil is the foundation of a good garden, for many years to come, and a very worthwhile investment.