GreenHeart, LLC

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GreenHeart, LLC
49 Reviews

Home on a Corner Lot

The original split-level home was gutted and almost doubled in size. The landscape and architecture were designed simultaneously for optimal result. BELL BUILDERS were responsible for the renovation.
Project Cost: $100,001 - $150,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 20816
This elegant mostly-green landscape is punctuated with the purple-red tones of Bloodgood Japanese maple and Barberry. Azalea, Astilbe, Boxwood, Laurel and Liriope provide a classic plant palette. A mature CrepeMyrtle is behind the gas lamp.
Home on a Corner Lot
The landscape plan demonstrates the combination of private and public space.
Home on a Corner Lot
Before
BEFORE PHOTO: It is hard to see the front door of the original home. The homeowners doubled the size of the house by going up and out into the back yard. The narrow concrete walk was replaced with a more generous PA flagstone walk.
BEFORE: Home on a Corner Lot
The angle of the walk and steps respects the home's street address. A gas lantern is always welcoming.
Home on a Corner Lot
A stone wall with entry pier handles the change of elevation. 'Home Run' Roses flower more than 6 months of the year.
Home on a Corner Lot
Before
Construction of the upper patio and L-shaped steps required supporting piers (see Sonotubes), stone-veneered CMU walls, and attention to drainage.
DURING PHOTO: Home on a Corner Lot
A simple iron handrail and low stone cheek walls make a journey of the walk up the steps. Vinca, Helleborus, Yew, Azalea and a weeping Cherry tree surround the upper terrace.
Stone Walls and Steps
The shape of the step and landing echo the entry roof overhead. Flagstone installed on a diagonal increases the visual feel of the space. The stone seat wall is capped with flagstone which has a thermal edge.
Flagstone Patio and Steps
The homeowners enjoy sitting on their side porch and wanted privacy from passersby. KnockOut Roses along the sidewalk are backed by Forsythia for early spring interest and Nellie R. Stevens Hollies for behind them. From the porch, Nandinas grow in front on the Hollies while the grand Lagerstroemia...
Colorful Plantings Create Privacy
A view of the private terrace. A stone-capped seat wall awaits a large party.
Back Patio surrounded by stone seat wall