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The design takes advantage of the natural slope in this backyard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The aesthetic impact of every landscape design plan is rooted in practicality. Our landscape architects take cues from the architectural themes of the house and riff off of the natural features on the site.<\/p>\n

Sometimes modifications are needed to achieve the desired effect or to correct conditions on the site such as poor drainage. Whether a lot of manipulation or a little is required to fulfill the design idea, we still want the end product to feel like it belongs.<\/p>\n

The two design styles featured in this article couldn\u2019t be more different, yet they both demonstrate these underlying principles. One of the designs represents a naturalistic style, the other a classic style landscape.<\/p>\n

We hope that as we walk you through these two projects, your imagination will open up to the wealth of possibilities for transforming your backyard landscaping and creating outdoor living spaces that are tasteful expressions of your style. Also, we hope you will see the value of landscape design<\/a> as an interpretive process\u00a0aimed at creating outdoor environments that sit in harmony with the site and fulfill its hidden potential.<\/p>\n

Case Study 1: A Landscape That Looks Like It \u201cJust Happened\u201d<\/h2>\n
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This backyard design disguises the steep slope of the site with patios, spa, waterfall, and pool–finishing finally with cobblestone edged grass steps that lead to a level lawn area.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The naturalistic style of this backyard landscape design playfully blends constructed and unconstructed elements to achieve an overall natural look that includes qualities that are both crisp and unkempt.<\/p>\n

The design follows the natural slope of the site\u2014which drops about ten feet along the length of the house. The landscape architect\u2019s plan establishes multiple outdoor rooms throughout changing elevations that are connected by gently stepped walking paths.<\/p>\n

A Blank Slate<\/h3>\n

When the owners built their home, construction ended at the back door. As you can see in the upper right section of the BEFORE photo, a set of temporary wooden steps descends to a neglected landscape. Except for some gigantic hollies and a few scraggly trees at the perimeter of the property, it was a blank slate.<\/p>\n

Click on the image to take manual control.<\/p>\n\n

The homeowners wished for a backyard design that was \u201cnatural looking\u2014as if you were walking into nature in a secluded area.\u201d They wanted the landscape to<\/p>\n