A drainage ditch split multiple lots. The homeowner connected the outdoor entertaining space and the pool area with a custom wood and iron access bridge. Build by Todd Wilson. Photos by Chuck Frusterio/Adam Little

This is an example of a huge traditional full sun hillside formal garden in Dallas.

Waterways Engineer Matt Weld standing in a v-ditch checking the grade of the dirt road.

V-ditch leading down into the gabion rock protected culvert inlet.

Home design - transitional home design idea in Denver

Example of a transitional home design design in Denver

Black birch trees grab excess water from drainage ditch and converting it into gorgeous vertical shade for the street, while supporting wildlife and framing the home.

Design ideas for a mediterranean full sun stone landscaping in San Luis Obispo.

The swale creates an interesting and beautiful focal point for the shaded front yard
Photo of a traditional front yard river rock landscaping in Philadelphia.

A chain of 3 rain gardens empty excess water from backyard into frontyard drainage ditch. Planted with native Juncus, Oaks and other water tolerant plants that don't mind being dry in summer.

Already partially enclosed by an ipe fence and concrete wall, our client had a vision of an outdoor courtyard for entertaining on warm summer evenings since the space would be shaded by the house in the afternoon. He imagined the space with a water feature, lighting and paving surrounded by plants. With our marching orders in place, we drew up a schematic plan quickly and met to review two options for the space. These options quickly coalesced and combined into a single vision for the space. A thick, 60” tall concrete wall would enclose the opening to the street – creating privacy and security, and making a bold statement. We knew the gate had to be interesting enough to stand up to the large concrete walls on either side, so we designed and had custom fabricated by Dennis Schleder (www.dennisschleder.com) a beautiful, visually dynamic metal gate. Other touches include drought tolerant planting, bluestone paving with pebble accents, crushed granite paving, LED accent lighting, and outdoor furniture. Both existing trees were retained and are thriving with their new soil. Photography by: http://www.coreenschmidt.com/

A 225' long Drainage Ditch had filled in with weeds & debris, as a result of long term neglect. So we set about renewing it and landscaping the slope above with California Native Plants from the area.

Andrew Buchanan of Subtle Light Photography
Example of a beach style pool design in Seattle

Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional partial sun courtyard stone formal garden in New York for spring.

Patio - traditional patio idea in Grand Rapids with a fire pit

Finished product with wood chips installed. The v-ditch leading off the bottom-right corner of the picture leads into a drainage culvert that flow off the property.

A 225' long Drainage Ditch had filled in with weeds & debris, as a result of long term neglect. So we set about renewing it and landscaping the slope above with California Native Plants from the area.

A 225' long Drainage Ditch had filled in with weeds & debris, as a result of long term neglect. So we set about renewing it and landscaping the slope above with California Native Plants from the area.

Culvert Couplers & Tees