The backyard was was stark and barren before any landscaping was put in this Castle Rock, CO backyard. A pondless waterfall breaks through the retaining wall, adding life and sound! — in Castle Rock, CO. Tag PhotoEdit Rocky Mountain WaterScape

The backyard was was stark and barren before any landscaping was put in this Castle Rock, CO backyard. A pondless waterfall breaks through the retaining wall, adding life and sound! — in Castle Rock, CO. Rocky Mountain WaterScape

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Early morning light enters the western edge of my yard in the spring & summer. The row of spruce were planted over 40 years ago, and I have limbed them up to open up the yard for planting additional layers of native plants. The barren area between the two white rocks is the focus planting area for natives right now, with close ups of planting in progress between 2013-14 and ongoing.

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Decor Cabinetry: Slab Door Painted Finish, Barren Plain. Cambria Countertops: Delgatie. Photocredit: Craig Kozun-Young
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Decor Cabinetry: Slab Door Painted Finish, Barren Plain. Cambria Countertops: Delgatie. Photocredit: Craig Kozun-Young
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The Liquor cabinet is concealed behind solid cabinet doors which also houses the stereo equipment. The lower doors have a wire mesh screen to allow the heat to escape. The cubes are perfect for storing wine bottles and the stemware racks on the top allow for easy wine glass storage.

Decor Cabinetry: Slab Door Painted Finish, Barren Plain. Cambria Countertops: Delgatie. Photocredit: Craig Kozun-Young
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Decor Cabinetry: Slab Door Painted Finish, Barren Plain. Cambria Countertops: Delgatie. Photocredit: Craig Kozun-Young
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This south Philly garden was transformed from a barren concrete area to an area with three distinct garden rooms. A cedar deck was installed, a flagstone patio, and Clover lawn area. A custom raised water feature provides a soothing sound of water. The cinder block walls were stuccoed and veneered with Coventry stone to provide character. The existing fencing was replaced with horizontal cedar fence and stained black. A custom modern style pergola completes the garden.

This south Philly garden was transformed from a barren concrete area to an area with three distinct garden rooms. A cedar deck was installed, a flagstone patio, and Clover lawn area. A custom raised water feature provides a soothing sound of water. The cinder block walls were stuccoed and veneered with Coventry stone to provide character. The existing fencing was replaced with horizontal cedar fence and stained black. A custom modern style pergola completes the garden.

Four larger trees were preserved and cleaned up in the front lawn . New ornamental trees were added for interest and human scale including a Seven Sons Flower, a Fringetree and a Palibin Lilac on standard. Clean, simple groundcovers of Barren Strawberry flank the driveway and walk, drawing visitors to the front entry. Low plantings in front of the porch were designed to facilitate views from the oversize picture windows in the front.