Category Archives: Featured Designs

Written on June 1, 2014 at 3:00 pm, by Fresh Project

Fresh Project will take you through a residential landscaping project currently in progress. Check back for regular updates and watch the transformation. In this typical Southeast Heights front yard, the homeowners wanted to create a more usable outdoor space. The...

Written on June 1, 2014 at 2:00 pm, by Fresh Project – Syn Grass

With the moss rock planters complete and fountains finished up, the next phase was ready to begin. The original plan called for crusher fines inside the courtyard as the homeowners really wanted an open space that would allow for different seating areas....

Written on June 1, 2014 at 1:20 pm, by Fresh Project – Planters

Due the size and aggressive root system  of the existing tree, I decided to add several raised planters in the interior of the courtyard. The varying heights add interest to the overall design but the main consideration was giving the new...

Written on June 1, 2014 at 12:50 pm, by Southwestern Garden Escape

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Written on June 1, 2014 at 12:45 pm, by Fresh Project – Courtyard Wall

After completion of the new front walk, it is time to begin work on the new courtyard wall, starting with the digging and pouring of the footings. Luckily, no large roots from the existing mulberry tree were encountered along the way...

Written on December 30, 2013 at 2:30 am, by Fresh Project – Walkway

The first step in the project was to remove the existing, dated walk. It was too narrow, too close to the house and generally unattractive. Since the homeowners prefer a more contemporary style, we chose to honor that by creating a new...