by Southview Design
Inver Grove Heights, MN, US 55077 · 100 photos
A 2011 Coty Award winning project by Tim Johnson
http://southviewdesign.com

The clients were looking for a private place to entertain, garden and just relax in their small urban 27'x64' yard. They also wanted patio space for a table. A New York blue stone retaining wall helped level the ground for the matching paver patio which gave the clients the entertaining and dining space they wanted. The pondless water feature, made of New York blue stepping stone, offers a background sound that makes it easy to relax. Bronze fixtures in the home were repeated in the yard. This gave the yard sleek and refined elements of elegance that carry you from the inside out. At night the yard is illuminated to add to the serenity of the yard.

 
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punkinlily wrote:
brilliant idea - please!please! could you have all the photos tagged with the names of the plants ect. »
· Comment · 4 days ago
Southview Design Certainly, I will have to check with the designer and label them as soon as I can. Thanks! Patti
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Nneoma Aham-Iroetugo wrote:
Back porch - Love the patio what is the source of the brick here thanks »
· Comment · 3 weeks ago
Southview Design Hello, Thanks for asking. The patio was constructed with a paver by Anchor called Aston. The color is called "walnut color" which is a blend of varying colors that were chosen for their match with the bluestone which was used for the wide walk leading into the yard.
3 weeks ago ·
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Tim Rausch Plumbing LLC wrote:
Can you recommend a patio landscape artist in or near Appleton, WI? - This design would fit my backyard perfectly but I need someone that can scale it and I would like to use concrete stamping. Can you give me any suggestions? »
· Comment · 3 weeks ago
Tim Rausch Plumbing LLC That is awesome. Please have him email me at afischerstark@gmail.com
3 weeks ago · ·
Southview Design Tim Johnson will be calling you. :)
3 weeks ago · ·
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terrilee823 wrote:
What is the name of the bushes planted along the fence? Specifically the yellow flowered bushes? »
· Comment · 2 months ago
Southview Design I believe they are hydrangea, but I will confirm with the designer.
2 months ago ·
Southview Design I confirmed that they are Annabelle Hydrangea. The flowers are yellow due to a late August photo shoot. They usually turn yellow later in the summer. White is their peak color. Hydrangeas are one of my personal favorites because the flowers are so plentiful, clipping them for a vase hardly makes a dent in the shrub. I hope this is helpful! Patti
2 months ago · ·
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joy4444 wrote:
I want the table and chairs! Do you know the name of the manufacturer please? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Southview Design I apologize, but we do not know where the table came from as they were purchased by the owner. Thank You!
4 months ago ·
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Civil engineer wrote:
what is the name of the deck's stone and the cut's name please? Reza From Iran Tehran »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Southview Design The patio was created with a Paver by Anchor called Aston. The color is called "walnut color" which is a blend of varying colors that were chosen for their match with the bluestone which was used for the wide walk leading into the yard. I hope this is helpful!
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topman wrote:
Backyard size - Hello what's the length between the wall to the trees at the back? Thanks! »
· Comment · 5 months ago
Southview Design Hello, The distance (length) from the wall off the patio all the way to the back fence is 33'. The distance (width) from the wall to the front edge of the bed is 26'. I hope this is helpful!
4 months ago ·
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mcbeea724 wrote:
Love the fence, is it a vinyl fence or wood? »
· Comment · 7 months ago
Southview Design The fence is made of wood. Thanks for the inquiry!
7 months ago ·
Karen Filloon Specifically, cedar...
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rebecca1717 wrote:
were can i find bricks like these I live in ny - were would i find these pavers is it slate ? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Southview Design The patio was created with a Paver by Anchor called Aston. The color is called "walnut color" which is a blend of varying colors that were chosen for their match with the bluestone which was used for the wide walk leading into the yard. I hope this is helpful!
12 months ago ·
Karen Filloon The paver is Afton...by Anchor
6 months ago ·
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mariasangeria wrote:
What types of trees/plants are used around the fence? »
· · Comment · 12 months ago
Jacqueline Pestano This is beautiful and serene
4 months ago · ·
Southview Design Thank you Jacqueline!
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sbootey wrote:
What is the patio floor made of? Brick, pavers??? »
· Comment · 14 months ago
Southview Design Hello,
The patio was created with a Paver by Anchor called Aston. The color is called "walnut color" which is a blend of varying colors that were chosen for their match with the bluestone which was used for the wide walk leading into the yard. I hope this is helpful!
14 months ago · ·
Karen Filloon Anchor Afton pavers
6 months ago · ·
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Nneoma Aham-Iroetugo wrote:
Back porch - Love the patio what is the source of the brick here thanks »
· Comment · 3 weeks ago
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