Fire Island poses many challenges for creating successful landscapes. Careful planning, preparation and amendments allowed us to create this stunning garden. While there is a lot of symmetry throughout the grounds, the garden still has a casual feel that still captures the feel of the Island. The gardens complement the architecture of the main house, pool house and surrounding patios. Photos by Jeffrey Erb

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Low water plantings, Apple trees, seasonal repeat flowering, ground covers and organic mulch and compost soil amendment. LED path lights create a meandering feel to this walkway to the separate dining patio.

Certified Florida-friendly landscape renovated by removing all gravel, amending the soil, creating a butterfly and pollinator cottage garden with blueberries, flowers, herbs, natives, shrubs, and native Parsley hawthorn tree.

Photo: Nicholas A. Tonelli, via Flickr, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-2.0 generic Cinnamon ferns (Osmundastrum cinnamomeum) within the Pine Swamp tract of Bald Eagle State Forest, Centre County.

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The basic plantings were shaped, thinned and added to across the entire front. The soil was amended with rich compost to help all the plantings flourish.

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This small space overflows with classic, traditional features and functionality. Included in this back corner of this traditional Bloomfield Hills colonial, we amended a mudroom space to include first floor laundry, and a glamorous, updated powder room. We combined traditional features like marble black and white floors, wainscoting and botanical wallpaper with modern, slimline cabinetry and library lighting. So much attention to detail went into the design and execution of this small but mighty space and the result is a timeless success.

Certified Florida-friendly landscape renovated by removing all gravel, amending the soil, creating a butterfly and pollinator cottage garden with blueberries, flowers, herbs, natives, shrubs, and native Parsley hawthorn tree.

Terren Landscapes http://www.terrenlandscapes.com 2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential $30,000-$60,000 Award Level: Silver Project Description: Our company was contracted to do a master plan for the family who was in desperate need of a rear yard renovation. The existing lawn area remained saturated throughout most of the year and the runoff from the neighboring property ran across their back yard, down the side of their property and all the way to the sidewalk in front of their house. The water was so intense that it had begun to cut through the back yard and erode the soil across the sidewalk and into the nearby storm drain. By identifying these drainage problems and discussing solutions with the homeowner, we were able to design and create the aesthetically pleasing and sustainable solution of a rain garden. The goal was to slow down storm water runoff, and catch pollution and sediment by creating a rain garden that acts as a filter prior to entering the storm drain, while enhancing the aesthetics of the property. The rain garden created was a shallow depression, 12 - 16" deep that collects rainfall runoff from all downspouts of the home and water collected into perforated pipes underneath the lawn area. The perforated pipe begins at the highest elevation in the yard and ends in the rain garden, the new lowest elevation that has been excavated down to an 8" depth. The perforated pipe captures the runoff water and allows the water to seep slowly back into the ground as it runs across the property and into the garden. The garden was lined with a geotextile filter fabric to aide in removing contaminants from the water, prevent migration of the stone in to the soil, and minimalize maintenance. A large variety of plant material was chosen, focusing mainly on native wetland species for their tolerance of our local soil types, moisture conditions and the habitat they provide for wildlife. The garden was abundant with native wildlife and was a sustainable ecosystem for birds and butterflies upon completion of the project. After planting, we arranged decorative stone throughout the garden to slow the flow of water and help prevent erosion. The combination of vegetative and stone surfaces provides temporary storage for runoff before the water either evaporates or infiltrates the soil. The surrounding beds throughout the property were also all amended with compost and replanted with plants that work in harmony with the rain garden. The front, side, and rear yards are a beautiful display of colors that bloom throughout the seasons and the plants throughout the entire property provide food and shelter for native wildlife. The rear yard that was once a muddy play space for the kids is now a dry lawn space that can be utilized by the family and their neighbors. This multi­ functional garden has become the focal point of the residence. Photo Credit: Terren Landscapes

This outdoor living area helped our customer unite the magnificent indoors with their outdoors. There was an original builders cement patio and old rotting picket fence dividing the yard. We were able to design a functional entertainers paradise and give this yard a complete makeover. We helped them gain full functionality while be able to entertain guests for many years to come. The project Features Nicolock paving stone Stone Ridge XL collection for the patio in South bay Blend. The Kitchen and Bar area are also built out of Nicolock in the same South Bay blend. The landscape was spruced up with some planting enhancements, soil amendments and black mulch flower beds.

This small back yard in Placerville, CA was covered with bark for years. The soil was hard and compacted, so we amended it with lots of organic compost and organic starter fertilizer. The old drainage was filled with mud and ineffective, so we created a dry creek bed which took advantage of the existing outlet to the street. California Native Plants were planted to create a drought tolerant, low maintenance garden which delighted the client.

To the right is centipede adjoining our clients Zoysia variety. In a short period of time, working with all components of both soils, turf type, and nature herself, it's starting to awaken and look promising.

Time for evaluating irrigation needs, turf grass requirements, water usage and coverage and the necessary water volumes necessary to maintain the turf and landscape. Audit.

This new house had no landscaping surrounding the property. We amended the existing site material with topsoil and compost, added a stone drip edge along the foundation, placed stepping stones, sodded the front yard, and contracted a paver patio below the porch for a hot tub. In 2015 we completed a backyard renovation to this same property.

This is one of the kids bedrooms. When we framed these spaces we ended up amending the drawings and adding larger closets to these spaces in order to fit built-in closet systems.

This project included removal of the structural wall between the kitchen and the dining room, master bathroom remodeling, installation of new hardwood floor throughout, completely changing the living room and fireplace wall and the main staircase. Creating a beautiful, clean, transitional home with open space this two storey gem was transformed from a retro 80's look to a modern euphoria. After some guidance from our clients, our team was able to transform this home to the beauty it is now. This renovation in Niagara Falls could not have been done without the team from Cromade Cabinetry and the design of Susan Greco. Photo credits - Stephen King Photography