LANDSCAPING FOR OUTDOOR LIVING
BEFORE: The back yard had no privacy, an uneven grade, and no functional outdoor living space.
BEFORE: This is another section of the back yard that the client wanted to integrate into the landscape renovation as well as create a level area for a new garden shed.
This landscape renovation project on Cape Neddick was on a very steep hill with no equipment access.
BEFORE: The entire yard needed excavation, the ledge area cleaned off, and the grade raised almost 3′ for a level area for the new garden shed. The gravel base for the garden shed was topped with fabric and 3/4″ stone.
AFTER: The client had a fence installed to create a more intimate outdoor space. The rear yard was graded level to meet the garden shed grade.
AFTER: River birch were planted to soften the white fence. Sod lawn was installed at grade of the new patio. A walkway extension from the patio leads to the gate to the driveway parking area.
AFTER: The hot tub and patio has been installed. The client now has an intimate outdoor living area.
AFTER: The driveway grade was brought up 2′ to match the grade of the shed and the walkway extension from the patio. The top gravel layer installed was a blue/gray gravel mix for a more upscale appearance.
AFTER: Narrow arborvitae was installed behind the hot tub to soften the ledge behind. Large arborvitea were installed on the neighbor’s side. These will get tall enough to cover the neighbor’s windows.