Hicks Landscapes | Secluded Sanctuary

PROJECT STORY: Secluded Sanctuary
GOALS
Upon purchasing a new home, our client wanted to update their unique multi-level back yard and add features to an existing patio to expand their outdoor living potential. Their wish list included:
- An outdoor fireplace
- An outdoor kitchen
- A more comfortable stairway to access the area
Budget: $100,000+
Services
• Plantings
• Masonry steps and retaining walls
• Pergola
• Outdoor kitchen
APPROACH
To achieve these goals, all the old paving was removed and replaced with bluestone including the upper dining area. The old retaining walls were demolished and rebuilt with a bluestone cap that acts as a seat wall surrounding the entire patio.
A more comfortable staircase was designed and installed using bluestone slab steps and locally sourced boulders for a retaining wall. We were able to lessen the number of steps and create a more natural approach desired by the client.
A custom fireplace and pergola were installed that creates a much more intimate environment. New material was planted along the rear border and encompassing the new area for a complete renovation of the space. Deep beds and a sloping landscape allow for a layered landscape of mixed trees, shrubs and perennials.
RESULT
What was an old and tired landscape is reinvigorated into a stunning back yard that surprises with every turn. Intimate gathering spaces were designed to fulfill our clients desire for an outdoor sanctuary and seamless extension of their home.
The multi-level patios are joined together by a path of natural winding steps and plantings of different textures and colors that will create interest year round. The main patio has all the amenities of an outdoor living space where our clients will be able to entertain, relax and enjoy for years to come.
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