Ecotopes

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Ecotopes
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Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill

Project Year: 2017
Project Cost: $2,501 - $5,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 78749
Introducing a rounded gravel patio that provides this Austin family a spatial focal point within the front landscape.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
Before
Ecotopes wanted to create a focal space to this front landscape that was consistent with the existing landscape character.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
This drawing details the initial phase of a larger project.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
Before
PROCESS PHOTO: To create the patio, Ecotopes welded steel flat bar on-site to fit the space.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
Before
PROCESS PHOTO: Once the patio, dry creek and area was seeded-to-plan, the Ecotopeans take a moment to enjoy the project from a special spot.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
The stones from the previous path are reused to enhance the back-side of the gravel patio.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
The fill for this patio is 5/8" limestone gravel, which is the same as the paving stones, just in a different form.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
This new dry creek along the drip-line improves both the appearance and hydrological functioning of the home's entrance.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
The stones in the dry creek make a natural, yet functional corridor to improve ecological functioning of this landscape.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
The existing landscape featured well-chosen native plants for shady spots, like twisted-leaf yucca, american beautyberry, and tropical sage.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill
The dry creek along the home's drip-line enhances both the appearance and hydrological function, setting up an effective habitat for native plants.
Rolling out the Welcome in Oak Hill