We wanted to be able to give display an example of what going from a plain style facing of our house, which we utilize for our office space, to transforming it into an amazing, inviting showcase piece that could greet any visitors you may have whether it would be at your office space, or in your very own home!

We completely transformed the porch area, and added an amazing walkway with a newly installed paver drive. On the opposite side of the driveway, you will find a custom built water feature with multiple waterfalls, that all lead into a large pool of water that is home to several Koi and goldfish that we have added.

This transformation also added a variety of some amazing trees, shrubs, and flowers some of which are perennials. Throughout the Spring and Summer months, there is a constant blooming of different flowers, giving it amazing color all throughout those months. Then as we head into the fall the planting areas are highlighted with gorgeous colored Pansies, that actually reappear again in the beginning of the Spring season.

Take a second to look at the before and after pictures of this transformation, and to see some finished pictures from the last season or two of the beautiful color this showcase displays. Feel free to call us with questions about our work on these creations!

Check out the slideshow below!

We have another amazing transformation to show you with this blog entry. Recently we completed a huge project that involved transforming a client’s backyard into a true masterpiece! It involved creating and installing water features, to custom designed walkway and patio areas created with pavers and stone, to installing landscape lighting so that this area was usable in the evenings as well.

With this project we really wanted to create a very natural setting, working with large limestone rocks that were placed in and on the hillside to create a very natural scene that you would feel like you could walk into if you were out on a nature trail. And just when you think it couldn’t look any more amazing than in the daytime, you add in the landscape lighting in the evening hours that gives it an even more amazing look.

This entry doesn’t need a lot of detail or description, because the pictures truly say it all! If you would like to call and inquire about this project or to get more information about the work we do, you can reach us at the office 267-0377!

Enjoy the slideshow!

Well many landscape contractors join in the Homearama event every summer for the usual task of creating inviting landscapes that surround amazing showcase homes. In the past we haven’t gotten involved on that side of things too much, but there was an exception this year.

There was one very special homeowner that I couldn’t refuse to get involved in helping set the stage for her amazing house!

For those of you who attended this event, it was house # 2 and a half! My granddaughter was the recipient of an adaptive playhouse donated to her through Kosair Charities and through the Home Builders of Louisville and their newly formed non-profit organization, BICF (Building Industry Charitable Foundation). This playhouse will provide her “therapeutic fun” as she deals with the daily struggles of living with a condition known as Cerebral Palsy.

So when the initial talks were going around about who would provide the landscaping, I knew (just as everyone else did!) that this would be one job that I wanted to do, and would want to make it extra special!

We wanted to provide her a setting that would allow for an accessible walkway, as she uses an adaptive walker for mobility. We wanted to create a setting that would set the stage for the unveiling of this playhouse, which they wanted to “extreme makeover style”!

Her playhouse landscaping and hardscape design, which even included a unique bubbling boulder, was from our opinion second to none in the show! To see her face when she walked up was truly priceless and made all the hard work put into this project definitely worth it!

Just a side note, the house was transported to her own backyard after the show was over, where we then installed an amazing walkway and porch area to surround the home. We also added some landscape lighting and there is a picture in the slideshow so that you can see that as well! I think the homeowner was very pleased for sure!

See the pictures below to see this project, that I would say has been my favorite so far!

Once again, we decided to sign up for the Home and Garden show for this past year in 2011. This year we wanted to change the look from the previous year by adding a few new creative additions. Again we had just a short few days to bring this booth area to life, but the end result of all the hard work, again, was very worth it!

Upon entering our booth, visitors were welcomed with an inviting and very spacious walkway that then led them to a custom built wood bridge. From there, that took them across the amazing water feature areas, and onto a raised circular patio area, that was created out of pavers.

We also had water features running from two different areas, giving a diverse feel for the many different looks you can create with these amazing features. Once again the entire booth creation was highlighted by some amazing landscaping. Aside of beautiful live flowers to add a burst of color, there were also a variety of shrubs and trees, some of which included several full and vibrant Leyland cypress trees. These trees in particular drew many comments and were definitely something visitors like when looking at the surrounding landscape.

After all the wonderful feedback and comments given throughout the show and afterwards, we considered this year’s show another great success!

Check out some before and after pictures to see the booth transform and to see the final project after it was completed!

Trees and Shrubs
Well it finally looks like the worst of Winter is over. Although there weren’t any really deep snows, there were plenty of small ones. Most of them were complicated by extremely cold temperatures and wind that persisted for prolonged periods of time that caused all kinds of issues not only at the time, but others we will be dealing with this Spring, Summer, and beyond. Some of our plants that typically handle the colder months in our area just fine, will probably have problems related to the stress of this past Winter. If you take into to account not only the wind and the extremely cold temperatures, but then add on top of that the accumulating ice episodes we had, it has set up for an unfavorable formula for trees and shrubs. Because of the high frequency of these events, more salt and ice melt was used than normal to keep walks, drives, and streets safe. This of course had to be done, but there are going to be some undesired effects that will result from it. Depending on the amount of exposure to these materials and weather, the plants could have anywhere from a little burn to totally dying.

  

Well this was a first for us. We decided to join the Home and Garden show for 2010, and display some of our newest interests and skills, hoping to grow our company in the area of hardscapes and water features.

To look back on it, we feel strongly we could declare success, and received many compliments on our booth area which included an array of beautiful live flowers that highlighted a well thought out and displayed water feature.

We felt like we drew quite a bit of attention and gave some potential clients a view of what “could be” in their very own back yards.

Of course for those who don’t realize, agreeing to do the Trade Show is a great thing, but it is also a great challenge, as we only have just a few days to set up, install, and complete these amazing creations before the opening of the show. It’s a bit of a stressor at times, but the end result for this trade show debut was very rewarding!

Please see the slideshow below for a review of the first entry into the Trade Show of 2010.

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