We are coming to the completion of a redesigned “Modern Zen” entryway garden, focused on reflection pool, vertical fountain and lush plantings in Bonita Bay. We thought that you might enjoy seeing the process build through photos from DESIGN to BUILD. The step-by-step visual story of the creative process of modernizing the space into a more dynamic and multi-functional space.
We have all heard in home sales that “The most important view is what can be seen from the street”—that’s called curb appeal. We have found that there’s another important view that exists within the “pool cage” or “beyond” the pool cage. This area has the greatest potential for untapped opportunities. It is often overlooked in home sales, renovations, and buying for added value renovations. By extending the outdoor living space beyond the pool cage, the outdoor space can often flow more outward, from the interior theme to the outdoors extending the living space—connecting the interior to the ‘out of doors’ living areas and beyond the exterior. To extend the …
Click the image above to see the effects of shade-scaping Shade and sunshine are environmental conditions that can make or break a good landscape design. Today, with the aid of technology and good design practices, we are able to focus the best attributes of each to create drama, spotlight beauty, and even provide refuge. With today’s technology, landscape architects can design using time-lapsed environment rendering models to demonstrate sun and shade patterns throughout the day or season. Tools that help identify potentially problematic sun and shade areas and allow architects to design effectively (planting the right plant in the right place) potentially save thousands on incompatible plantings due to dramatic seasonal sunlight …
Fire tables, fire pits and fire features are a huge trend in outdoor and backyard landscape design. Homeowners and Designers can choose from a wide range of materials to create a variety of styles to fit any home design—from modern to traditional. There are several options to take into consideration when designing a fire pit for your outdoor living space and from my experience it should begin with location, location, location. Fire Pits can become a focal point in an outdoor living space, either as a starting point or or visual anchor point within the garden landscape. They can be simple, such as a bowl being purchased and delivered, or they can be more customized as a built-in …