A new cedar arbor and elevated seating area was added around an existing pool deck to add space for chaise loungers and relax by the pool. Flowering vines were planted at the arbor posts which will grow up and create a vibrant canopy. The existing space did not offer any pool side seating previously. Photography by Rachel Paul Photography

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC Pond Finish is PebbleTec Creme De Menthe.
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With views of Nantucket Sound and Sampson’s Island, this Oyster Harbors property holds colorful gardens for summer enjoyment. A large kitchen garden surrounded by apple trees provides a bountiful selection of herbs for the home cook. In the adjacent gardens, vegetables, lime and lemon trees, and tropical plants are mixed amongst vibrant perennials and pear and apple trees.

Enhance your outdoor space with a vibrant landscape featuring lush, freshly installed grass and a variety of carefully selected trees and plants. This landscape design transforms the area into a green oasis, providing a peaceful and refreshing environment. The rich, healthy grass creates the perfect foundation, while the thoughtfully chosen plants and trees add depth, texture, and color to the landscape. Whether you’re looking to create a serene garden retreat or simply improve your curb appeal, this landscaping project brings natural beauty and tranquility to any outdoor space, blending greenery with functionality and style.

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer, LLC
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This home has a distinctly whimsical, majestic feel and the vibrant landscape and landscape lighting match perfectly.
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This cozy living room features a stylish navy blue fireplace with intricate tile detailing, complemented by built-in cabinets on either side. A vibrant landscape painting above the fireplace adds a pop of color, drawing the eye upwards. The room's design is completed with a wooden coffee table, adorned with books and decorative items, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

A 2018 TNLA Award Winner, this front yard design masterfully blends outdoor living and landscape architecture. The tiered landscaping, anchored by a sturdy retaining wall, creates depth and visual interest. A variety of textures and colors, from the vibrant flowering shrubs to the sculptural evergreens, soften the home's facade. The strategic placement of plantings complements the architecture while creating an inviting pathway. This design showcases how thoughtful landscape architecture can enhance curb appeal and create a welcoming outdoor living space.

This 2018 TNLA Award-winning front yard seamlessly blends outdoor living and landscape architecture. The tiered landscaping, defined by elegant stone retaining walls, creates a dynamic sense of depth and visual interest. A lush, manicured lawn provides a welcoming expanse of green, contrasting beautifully with the vibrant flowering shrubs and meticulously shaped evergreens. The thoughtful arrangement of plantings softens the architectural lines of the home, creating a harmonious and inviting curb appeal. This design exemplifies how landscape architecture can elevate outdoor living spaces, transforming them into both functional and aesthetically pleasing extensions of the home.

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When I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.” This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat. The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings. Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up. The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation. When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space. Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.

A 2018 TNLA Award Winner, this front yard showcases thoughtful landscape architecture for elevated outdoor living. The striking turquoise planter, nestled amongst textured stones and vibrant blooms, creates a focal point against the home's warm stone facade. A mix of heights and textures, from the sculptural agave to the delicate flowering vines, adds visual interest. This design masterfully balances color and form, offering a glimpse of the sophisticated yet welcoming aesthetic found throughout this award-winning property.

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