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The front entry formerly had only a small concrete walk leading to the porch. This was replaced with an elegant new gathering space which is more appropriate to the scale of the home.
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An iron gate on the right side of the home welcomes visitors into the new formal gardens.
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The gardens are arranged along the northeast side of the home in a sequence of spaces, each with a distinct function.
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Before: Prior to construction, the nondescript lawn sloped down to the rear of the house.
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Looking toward the rear of the home, the gardens are now level, intimate, and inviting.
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Before: The yard used to be a blank slate, and the subdivision wall and entry sign on the left was an eyesore that dominated the space.
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The once imposing brick wall in the background, which was built by the subdivision, has been downplayed and screened using new walls and planting.
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The new garden provides a perfect spot for outdoor dining.
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Before: This area behind the home was once a problem for the homeowners due to poor drainage.
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This area was once poorly drained and unusable. Now a retention structure under the path in the foreground keeps the area dry and allows new plantings to thrive.
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Site Plan