Out in the Dairy Ashford area of Houston where lot sizes are bigger, we had plenty of room to create a naturalist back yard retreat. This project was in the design phase when the young couple decided they wanted a pool. The utility easement constrained where they could build. In the end they went with a spa/pool called a "spool". We consulted with them on size, shape and placement of the pool. We do not install pools so that was left to another company. We came back when the spool was completed and installed the hardscape and plantings, etc.. The plants are design to attracted wildlife and give a sense of being out in nature. As this landscape grows in it will become more beautiful and the plants will be more in balance with the stone work. The smaller patio is design to have a fire ring to sit around. The matching large raised bed is a place to grow herbs and vegetables. We created matching screens to hide the pool equipment and A/C units and the telecommunications in the corner. For more on this project check out our blog > https://ravenscourtgardens.com/2017/05/08/back-garden-nature-park-with-spool/