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Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Boston.

Custom cabinet fronts on the dishwasher, fridge and wine chiller create a seamless look to the kitchen. Super sized, farm sink is perfect for holding that load of dishes, veggies or to water some house plants!

The Garden Concierge, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Boston.

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Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

This organic modern design is built in an area known for having notable issues with ground movement. After speaking with the developer and reviewing the soil report with our Structural Engineer, we made our recommendations to the client. Since the budget for a full-blown pier and beam structure with void boxes under the pool was well beyond the comfort level of our client, they elected to have us utilize a float shell construction method. For this, we over-excavated the hole and placed a 12" layer of gravel beneath the shell of the pool. Drain lines lead from the deepest point under the pool down into a culvert, placed off to the side of the pool. A sump pump removes any excess water from the culvert as it accumulates. For the shell of the pool, we utilized a double matt of steel and increased the wall thickness to a minimum of 12". This gave added strength to withstand the volatile soil. The elements of fire, water, wood and stone were very important in creating the organic modern feel of this design. The layered effect along the back wall creates a visual stimulation across the length of the yard, without overwhelming the senses. Rather than creating walls only of hard materials, we used Ipe wood to create horizontal screen walls of a more organic nature. At either end, the raised wall and the fire feature are finished in a large-scale porcelain tile, with the look of stained concrete. Custom stainless steel scuppers, made by a local fabricator, create a soothing sound of falling water. The low wall at the center of the project is faced in natural ledgestone, and carries a color palette that set the tone for the entire project. Behind this wall and in front of one of the Ipe screens are three Desert Steel Giant Agave sculptures. The unique fire feature isn't quite a fire place, nor is it a fire pit. It is a linear fire burner, surrounded by a 4" thick cantilevered Leuder limestone hearth, with a backdrop wall of blue glazed clay tile. Although the pool was initially planned as a plaster pool, as the project began to take shape, the client elected to go all the way and finish it in a beautiful blue glass mosaic. Custom fabricated stainless steel cannon jets send a delicate arch of water over this deep blue, and draw attention to the three square wok planters on the far side of the yard. For the decking on this project, we elected to work with Mother Nature rather than against her. Two and a half inch thick concrete pavers, set on a bed of compacted, decomposed granite allow for movement around the pool that is easily fixed. If an area of deck moves around, we can simply lift the affected areas, re-level with DG bed, and re-set the pavers.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

The Garden Concierge, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

The Garden Concierge. Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

The Garden Concierge, Inc
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

The Garden Concierge, Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun backyard stone landscaping in Boston.

Light, bright and open the main kitchen is a great gathering place for chefs and foodies alike. Warm wood floors, gleaming tile from Spain and sparkling light fixtures all add to the sophisticated by comfortable feel in this kitchen.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

The Garden Concierge, Inc.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

The Garden Concierge, Inc.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

The Garden Concierge. Inc.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

The Garden Concierge
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.

The Garden Concierge. Inc.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston.