by Smith & Vansant Architects PC
Norwich, VT, US 05055 · 326 photos
Shingle style home in Hanover NH
http://www.smithandvansant.com/

 
This photo has one question
veladare wrote:
What type of stone is ths? »
· Comment · 20 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
Lawn care. Lawn, pasture, meadow or field — how do you define your grassy areas? We have all four, and if I’m honest, their definition is largely dependent upon the amount of time and care we give them.
Installing the stone. Achieving a sound structure means adhering to specific guidelines. When choosing a contractor, make sure he or she is experienced in the craft and check out previous work. Each stone is hand chiseled to fit within the wall, and there are no wobbly stones. Stone wedges are used to stabilize rocks within the wall. Rubble rock, or backfill, is placed behind the cut stones to help with the integrity of the wall.
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stone sizes
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walls
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Retaining wall
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gazebo
added by Jared Borg to Backyard (3 days ago)
Pefectly level grass/yard within the walls.
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Low Rock Fence
added by casawelter to casawelter's Ideas (4 days ago)
Love stone wall
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Walls
added by txtaxcpa to Front Yard Terracing Ideas (5 days ago)
stone slab steps.... i'm envisioning 3-2 high "stepping" in lieu of the current stone wall.
added by chungy7 to chungy7's Ideas (5 days ago)
gazeebo
added by Garden Studio to Stone (6 days ago)
Chunky Stone
added by tbryerton to tbryerton's ideas (6 days ago)
Different levels
added by mackeldh to back yard (6 days ago)
leveled grass, steps add fence inside rock
added by reeks to the original farm (6 days ago)
Pergola idea
added by bcolsen to Outdoors (7 days ago)
great retaining walls
added by kateli202 to kateli202's Ideas (7 days ago)
Covered outdoor space.
added by ecary to ecary's Ideas (8 days ago)
Yard
added by kseldow to landscape (8 days ago)
Gradual tiers
added by Matthew Tingley to farmhouse modern (8 days ago)
terraced lawn areas
added by kennygilbertson to kennygilbertson's Ideas (9 days ago)
Retaining walls
added by aschmidtmenge to casa campo (9 days ago)
jardín+árboles rojos y glorita
added by spbrink to spbrink's Ideas (9 days ago)
Wall and steps
added by blacklet to blacklet's ideas (9 days ago)
Rock wall and steps
added by sutto to sutto's Ideas (9 days ago)
Levels
added by mariacmz to mariacmz's Ideas (10 days ago)
Perfect for stephano
added by pbenenati to pbenenati's Ideas (10 days ago)
Yard
added by noah2naomi to noah2naomi's ideas (11 days ago)
nice canopy
added by newbanks6 to outside (11 days ago)
hill coming down from pool
added by kkwattana to outdoor (11 days ago)
Outdoor
added by joanna5283 to joanna5283's ideas (12 days ago)
Nice!
added by mhegeler to Landscaping (12 days ago)
Love the terraced yard
added by EMM to BAckyard (2 weeks ago)
Like the terracing.
added by mdh23 to Landscaping (2 weeks ago)
Cool
added by lousampson to sloping block ideas (2 weeks ago)
Lawn and walling
added by tajmt to tajmt's ideas (2 weeks ago)
steps
added by ungerv to Landscape Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Rock wall
added by susanmorse189 to susanmorse189's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Change of levels
added by fireflyjive to backyard (3 weeks ago)
awesome retaining walls
added by Joy Dasher to joy_dasher's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
terracing
added by louwtjienel to louwtjienel's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Stepped garden
added by cchromiak to cchromiak's ideas (3 weeks ago)
walled terrace with pergola
added by sallyhaus to sallyhaus's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Nice
added by nberkey to nberkey's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Rock
added by cecebloum to forest (3 weeks ago)
stacked walls
added by wangari001 to wangari001's ideas (4 weeks ago)
landscapping
added by tessabraham to Peroor house kitchen (4 weeks ago)
Stone wall for garden
added by lizlil7712 to Landscape (4 weeks ago)
walls
added by ankit6100 to ankit6100's ideas (4 weeks ago)
steps retainig wall and step section lawn ..... add white flower border
added by france073 to france073's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Gazebo
added by garypearsonsa to garypearsonsa's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Lawn with rock wall and oak trees
added by empar to Peguera (5 weeks ago)
Jardí peguera
added by rexmike to Garden Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Retaining wall detail
added by 1st Impression Unlimited to gathorpe's ideas (5 weeks ago)
PALAVA HUT IDEA
added by gcsideas to waverly hills (5 weeks ago)
landscaping
added by smithy1 to smithy1's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Low dry stone wall
added by reker to reker's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Eğimli bahçeler için ideal
added by pm9788 to pm9788's ideas (5 weeks ago)
Front yard
added by crich1174 to retaining wall (5 weeks ago)
big n small
added by sampam to Etc. (5 weeks ago)
stonework
added by Oruc Kenan Yildirim to landscape walls (5 weeks ago)
dry stone use
added by abvalentine1 to abvalentine1's ideas (5 weeks ago)
gorgeous
added by hotcornerfarm to backyard (5 weeks ago)
Love the level change and stone
added by Mark Cooley to Backyard (5 weeks ago)
Stone wall
added by larryjones123 to larryjones123's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Stones and grass simple
added by Greg Henderson to Crest home ideas (6 weeks ago)
Bluff wall
added by jengebets to jengebets's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Stones r awesome
added by fitnessbreak to Exterior Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Stone walls leading to view, plus gazebo
added by chuckamybaker to chuckamybaker's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Stone walls
added by heatherfingram to garden (6 weeks ago)
Raised beds around walls looking over ocean
added by Ken Zakalik to backyard (6 weeks ago)
Retaining wall
added by larryramage to Yard (6 weeks ago)
Terraced, steps, stone
added by Machella Fisher to machella_fisher's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
No fence
added by leominsterfloor to leominsterfloor's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Wall
added by daniryan88 to daniryan88's ideas (6 weeks ago)
tennis pergola?
added by anibea to anibea's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Q
added by szambito to Patio Ideas (6 weeks ago)
stairs
added by foxmorepatty to patio (6 weeks ago)
Dry laid stone wall
added by selig2012 to Outside (6 weeks ago)
yard divided into section with stone
added by jquarto to just cool ideas, general (6 weeks ago)
backyard, view side, different elevations but unified
added by patim to Landscaping (6 weeks ago)
I like this... Again with liking the grass on the tiers.
added by bannanashake to Outdoor (6 weeks ago)
Space
added by bettyortega to bettyortega's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
I love the pathway and all the green, a place to relax.
added by hanselp to hanselp's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Fall colors
added by pcarlson1095 to pcarlson1095's ideas (7 weeks ago)
retaining wall
added by azul7 to Garden (7 weeks ago)
Retaining wall
added by lecybug to gardens (7 weeks ago)
Rock steps
added by montylou to montylou's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Cool wall
added by prestonhunter to outdoor ideas (7 weeks ago)
Square stacked granite stone w varying sizes
added by maryhagerman to maryhagerman's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Divided
added by shannonraelunsford to Log/Rustic looks (7 weeks ago)
trees planted behind rock wall
added by mjekat to henderson house (7 weeks ago)
stone stairs
added by dcaltmann to back yard ideas (7 weeks ago)
terracing
added by kfrapoo to kfrapoo's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Peaceful
added by Luke Moore - Fine Art Photography to lukemoorephoto’s ideas #1 (7 weeks ago)
Peaceful spot :)
added by dwolfchild to dwolfchild's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Fun looking lawn
added by bacarl to Landscape (7 weeks ago)
Really like the use of low walls to break up and define space in the large open lawn.
added by candypalmer to candypalmer's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Stones
added by gleevl to gleevl's outside space (7 weeks ago)
different sizes used in retaining wall.
added by lorimorris to Loris misc (7 weeks ago)
large, flat rocks
added by carolyn50_ to carolyn50_'s ideas (7 weeks ago)
Gazeba
added by rumm2007 to rumm2007's ideas (7 weeks ago)
retaining stone wall with stone steps down to grounds area
added by yvesceline to landscaping (7 weeks ago)
petits murs de rétension pour palier à tristan
added by hilariomr to hilariomr's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Escalones
added by irineu to irineu 's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Nível plataforma
added by lstills to Pool Area (8 weeks ago)
wall
added by Tonya Day Stembridge to Garden (8 weeks ago)
Installing the stone. Achieving a sound structure means adhering to specific guidelines. When choosing a contractor, make sure he or she is experienced in the craft and check out previous work. Each stone is hand chiseled to fit within the wall, and there are no wobbly stones. Stone wedges are used to stabilize rocks within the wall. Rubble rock, or backfill, is placed behind the cut stones to help with the integrity of the wall.
added by adamchristy to Outdoor Spaces (8 weeks ago)
yard!
added by airjhonn to airjhonn's ideas (8 weeks ago)
samuels
added by tinamaher6 to tinamaher6's ideas (8 weeks ago)
break it up
added by mab_wine to mab_wine's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Levels of backyard
added by kpleggenkuhle to kpleggenkuhle's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
stone walls
added by willbond to Landscaping (8 weeks ago)
Rock gazebo
added by Revival Design Studio to callylange's ideas (9 weeks ago)
stone walls and terraced lawn
added by langfordlisamgmailcom to gardens (2 months ago)
like the walls
added by Paige to paige7's Ideas (2 months ago)
Pretty
added by mayeschsmbers to landscape ideas (2 months ago)
would great for parties, just incase multiple things were going at at same time with crowding the other stuff
added by susan7mclaughlin to susan7mclaughlin's ideas (2 months ago)
No cats
added by katesteinopf to katesteinopf's ideas (2 months ago)
stone for retaining wall
added by mistytwo to mistytwo's ideas (2 months ago)
stone walls
added by jblumer to patio (2 months ago)
Tiered
added by daisybythelake to daisybythelake's Ideas (2 months ago)
Sheltered view
added by mattschobel to porch/pool/yard/etc (2 months ago)
back yard (define space w/ stone)
added by wbaustin to wbaustin's ideas (2 months ago)
retaining wall
added by Linda Minuk to linda_minuk's ideas (2 months ago)
Back yard with pergola and stepped yard
added by Clara Beuth Isaza to jardin interior (2 months ago)
desniveles jardines
added by Gardenartistry to terraced gardens (2 months ago)
lovely layout of spaces and levels
added by brownandwhite to brownandwhite's ideas (2 months ago)
cAN WE dry lay stone toward the lake right where we have the ferns do it before or after building
added by lizziecrabtree to lizziecrabtree's Favorites (2 months ago)
Stone work
added by bbuslaw to bbuslaw's ideas (2 months ago)
Like the stonework
added by xelia01 to xelia01's ideas (2 months ago)
Sweet
added by espeer to outside (2 months ago)
large stone steps
added by On The Surface to onthesurfacedesign's ideas (2 months ago)
this is beautiful
added by vikijj to vikijj's Ideas (2 months ago)
Whole scene!
added by winghaven to winghaven's ideas (2 months ago)
Out door structure.
added by ahayes79 to ahayes79's Ideas (2 months ago)
Yes
added by Vanessa Albert_Rudd to vanessa_albert_rudd's ideas (2 months ago)
scape
added by pohlcat1 to pohlcat1's ideas (2 months ago)
Stone wall
added by aegis428 to aegis428's Ideas (2 months ago)
The Fall Leaves...
added by rdipaola to backyard (2 months ago)
Curved features at posts
added by beary4 to beary4's ideas (2 months ago)
split level outdoor space
added by wholdenasid to Pleasant landscape (2 months ago)
Like tiered yard and slope
added by anniehowell to anniehowell's ideas (2 months ago)
wall
added by amallen427 to backyard (2 months ago)
tiered backyard. would mix in pavers, but similar concept
added by bobbywhitman to bobbywhitman's Ideas (2 months ago)
Like the simplicity
added by brendalee777 to brendalee777's Ideas (2 months ago)
Patio
added by Paula Butcher to Landscape (3 months ago)
everything
added by eesuder to eesuder's Ideas (3 months ago)
like tiered backyard esp with a slope
added by msept to Landscape (3 months ago)
The gazebo.
added by akantgias to gc's house (3 months ago)
yes!
added by billykurtz to Back Yard (3 months ago)
Dry stack
added by ptooley to Patio/outdoor (3 months ago)
grass yard elevation seperation
added by awonnacott to awonnacott's Ideas (3 months ago)
Backyard
added by emichaelpoc to emichaelpoc's Ideas (3 months ago)
Stones for raised beds?
added by mcbaird to mcbaird's Ideas (3 months ago)
Tiered stone walls
added by wordsbyjess to wordsbyjess's ideas (3 months ago)
Open yard with pretty stone step and gazebo.
added by suemuller to suemuller's ideas (3 months ago)
dry stacking
added by krisjobin to krisjobin's Ideas (3 months ago)
Stonework
added by sahutz to Landscaping (3 months ago)
Stone wall
added by louien to louien's ideas (3 months ago)
good partitions for public area, demacated but not shut in(Private and open)
added by tjn1988 to dream home ideas (3 months ago)
amazing back yard terracing
added by aminaibrahim006 to aminaibrahim006's ideas (3 months ago)
lovely
added by karen2eat to hill (3 months ago)
rock wall
added by orlando_b to Landscaping (3 months ago)
Big stretches of lawn in layers
added by Kent Oberheu to retaining walls (3 months ago)
low stone wall
added by torcida to torcida's ideas (3 months ago)
landscape
added by ataylorva to ataylorva's Ideas (3 months ago)
Dry stack wall
added by tulipr to tulipr's Favorites (3 months ago)
Beautiful
added by danuhannah to Mariam's outdoor (3 months ago)
Retaining
added by bdfrod1 to European Colonial - Backyard (3 months ago)
this type of stone for edges to go with stone/grass flooring noted in additonal photo in this photo book
added by hansendds to hansendds's ideas (3 months ago)
tier
added by mikecasell to Garden and landscape (3 months ago)
Terraced ideas
added by Ryan Stuve to ryan_stuve's ideas (3 months ago)
boulders
added by lionelm to lionelm's Ideas (3 months ago)
Retaining wall
added by harishchandar to harishchandar's ideas (3 months ago)
Garden
added by susanhollis1 to landscaping (3 months ago)
Stonewall
added by kevinrush to Kevin Rush ideas (3 months ago)
Could we afford this type of rock wall, not sure I like it yet.
added by Marilou Welcome to marilou_welcome's Ideas (3 months ago)
The landscape is gorgeous .
added by luroncancio3 to luroncancio3's ideas (3 months ago)
Para nivelar el patio en la casa de mama.
added by amandfla to amandfla's Ideas (3 months ago)
Would love to have this in my backyard
added by mtighe to tighe exterior (3 months ago)
pavilion
added by lynzmarie79 to lynzmarie79's Ideas (3 months ago)
Great stone wall
added by kaj25 to kaj25's ideas (3 months ago)
This is more of the idea I have for the gazebo.
added by pamelamaru to pamelamaru's ideas (3 months ago)
trees
added by rosapanton to front garden (3 months ago)
Stone slab steps
added by Cory Kuzaro to cory_kuzaro's Ideas (3 months ago)
Shapes of the stone
added by mattkrise to mattkrise's ideas (3 months ago)
Rock wall
added by luciano1946 to luciano1946's Ideas (3 months ago)
Stone work
added by edymacias to edymacias's Ideas (3 months ago)
Jardín a desniveles
added by oldprinceton to fences, walls and privacy (3 months ago)
Change
added by attorney345 to attorney345's ideas (3 months ago)
Natural terracing
added by dianneison to dianneison's ideas (3 months ago)
Dry stone wall
added by macabrintrup to macabrintrup's Ideas (3 months ago)
Jardin
added by dasbraun to Landscaping (3 months ago)
Terracing
added by Faith Yaude to faith_yaude's ideas (3 months ago)
large backyard!
added by abhansali88 to abhansali88's Ideas (3 months ago)
Nice 2 level lawns
added by nikkimillerlyons to nikkimillerlyons's ideas (3 months ago)
Stone retaining walls