Decks–Whether it’s for entertaining or relaxing a deck is a great way to make your home feel larger. With the incorporation of trellises, built-in benches, or handrails, the deck forms a connection between the natural landscapes and built architectural aspects of your property. Traditionally decks are located adjacent to the home but may also be used in seemly unusable sites. Decks are a great way to redefine grade problems, giving you more usable areas of your property. From traditional wood decks to maintenance free composite decks we can provide you with a unique design that fits you and your family. We can also offer interesting ideas on how to accessorize your new outdoor living area.
Stonework – With proper design and installation the natural elegance of stone can be greatly enhanced. Natural stone can be utilized many ways in landscape for patios, retaining or vanity walls or in more naturalistic setting such as rockeries. Combinations of natural pre-cast (interlock) products and mosaics lead to a truly unique landscape feature.
Interlock & Retaining walls – With a vast selection pre-cast products we are able to provide our clients with an impressive array of possible combinations. From patios to outdoor kitchens, fire pits to ponds pre-cast stones truly are one of the most versatile landscape products. When properly combined with plants a patio can become a relaxing retreat or inviting entertainment area.
Woodwork – Arbours, pergolas and trellis add essential vertical elements to the garden. These structures invite the comforts of privacy and shade to any outdoor location. Pergolas and arbours are also effective tool in directing pedestrian traffic, as well as providing practical solutions for screening from unwanted views. Gazebos, cabanas, garden sheds can be simple or as elaborate as you require. Freestanding hammock structures, arbours with benches and play area’s can be unobtrusively integrated into existing or new landscape plans.
Water Features – Adding water to any garden instantly adds a magical attraction holding the fascination of both children and adults alike. When safety is a concern, water can be added in the garden in the form of pondless waterfalls or pebble fountains. Water features may be pre-fabricated or designed specifically for your landscape.
Outdoor Kitchens – Since outdoor entertaining is often centred around the preparation of food, outdoor kitchens provide a permanent structure that offers the convenience of indoor amenities. Preparation area, storage cabinets, and refrigerator enhance the effectiveness of this feature. A bar and seating area may be incorporated into your outdoor kitchen, giving you and your guests a place to sit and relax.
Planting & Theme Gardens – Theme gardens can be as simple as using plants of a single colour (as in a ‘moon garden’) or as complex as a Japanese garden constructed according to strict rules. Using principles of design we can help you adapt a theme which best suits your landscape environment. Seasonal interest and maintenance requirements are foremost in our design proposals. We believe that your outdoor environment should have yearlong appeal with client tailored maintenance requirements. A personalized garden binder, written specifically for your garden with relevant information and maintenance schedules tailored for your garden is available. We aim to make your outdoor experiences restful and rejuvenating.
Design/Planning – A well thought out plan is essential for a successful landscape. Rarely do we see people building homes without plans but when it comes to our outdoor spaces we don’t seem to carry the same insight. Even when you are just adding a deck or patio you should have a plan as to what your future needs may be. We can help you to best utilize your outside area’s. Completing your project in one year may not be feasible. Spreading the project over several years may make more sense. We can help you plan your project providing you with material and plant lists as well as providing a logical schedule, if the work is to be completed over several seasons. You may want to tackle the project or components of the project yourself; we can also provide you with the information you require for successful completion. When the design involves planting material a personalized garden binder, written specifically for your garden with relevant information and maintenance schedules, is available.
