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GOALS After recently completing indoor renovations, the homeowners were now ready to focus on updating and improving their property. The home lacked curb appeal and was void of any landscape. The land sloped down to the right of the house where decaying retaining walls needed to be addressed and the backyard needed a complete overhaul. – Add curb appeal – Create seasonal interest – Replace failing retaining walls – Create a cohesive space in both the front and rear yards APPROACH The timber wall in the rear yard was removed along with the decaying wall in the front yard. The updated design incorporated a new masonry retaining wall to complement the stucco finish on the house. A natural moss rock wall was added to the front right side of the house to help even out the grade along the foundation. A selection of hardy plants were selected to soften the architecture of the home, providing year-round interest and immense curb appeal. PLANTING COMPONENTS • Large specimen trees, such as hinoki cypress and holly were used to add height and to anchor the home within the landscape. • Southern magnolia and birch trees were placed in the lawn to add color and shade. • Flowering hydrangea, carpet roses, azaleas and perennials such as geranium, liriope, astilbe, coreopsis and nepeta were used to create seasonal interest. RESULT The redesigned landscape provided the finishing touch to the home’s renovations, restoring its curb appeal and adding tremendous value to the home overall.

Black ceramic planters containing privet standards and festive annuals flank the stone patio stairs leading from a wrought iron railed outdoor eating area to a formal gravel path. Colorful garden beds are bordered by English boxwood in classic Arts and Crafts style.

A stone veneer that matched the existing stone on the house was selected for the pool house and seating wall (built by Barrington Homes). The pool house was designed to replicate the architecture of the home. | Beall's Landscaping - Pittsburgh - Murrysville - Gibsonia - Greensburg

Stone used in landscape wall was collected on-site during excavation, and re-purposed here. We added local Rustic stone and river run rock. Note the slate used here in this bench and on the patio surface is Bitter-Root, available locally.

The pool house included a bar and grill island with a large stone wall for an outdoor TV. Enough space in the pool house was remaining for custom outdoor sofas to create an outdoor living room. | Beall's Landscaping - Pittsburgh -Murrysville - Gibsonia - Greensburg

Eagleston Hollies planted for privacy between front yard. Planted and provided by Treeland Nursery.
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Master plan was created for a beautiful home in Gibsonia, PA to encompass a complete luxurious pool and outdoor living space with custom pool house. | Beall's Landscaping - Pittsburgh - Murrysville - Gibsonia - Greensburg

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This project was in the planning stages for several years for a complete landscape master plan that included a 6000 ft2 Unilock Umbriano driveway designed to accommodate parking for vehicles and create a grand entryway to the front door. Matured plantings from Oregon were brought in that included 20ft tall weeping Alaskan cedar, 6ft tall green mountain boxwood cones, 4-inch camber, tri-color beach, and other unique planting to compliment the architecture of the home.

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This project was in the planning stages for several years for a complete landscape master plan that included a 6000 ft2 Unilock Umbriano driveway designed to accommodate parking for vehicles and create a grand entryway to the front door. Matured plantings from Oregon were brought in that included 20ft tall weeping Alaskan cedar, 6ft tall green mountain boxwood cones, 4-inch camber, tri-color beach, and other unique planting to compliment the architecture of the home.

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This project was in the planning stages for several years for a complete landscape master plan that included a 6000 ft2 Unilock Umbriano driveway designed to accommodate parking for vehicles and create a grand entryway to the front door. Matured plantings from Oregon were brought in that included 20ft tall weeping Alaskan cedar, 6ft tall green mountain boxwood cones, 4-inch camber, tri-color beach, and other unique planting to compliment the architecture of the home.

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