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Awards of Excellence 2009 |
Special Interest Maintenance – Tropical Paradise with Artificial Turf |
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This property in mid-town Toronto conjures up the views, scents and colours of a Tropical Paradise. The Client entertains in a poolside setting with many tropical plants to maintain like Agapanthus, Hibiscus, Bouganvilleas and Birds of Paradise. The frustration of dense shade led to the installation of Artificial Turf in Front and Poolside, which, although not needing to be cut, does need to be kept clean and free of debris. The appearance of natural turf is achieved by rolling the mowers over it to create the “lines” of fresh-cut grass. The root systems and general health of the mature Beech and Maples are maintained in these unusual conditions. The back Gardens are afforded plenty of privacy by perimeter hedges and lots of lush gardens of Annuals and Perennials. |
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Residential Construction – $25 - 50K Outdoor Family Room |
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The existing back yard had a patio in place composed of large flagstone. However, the patio was incorrectly laid on pea gravel and as a result, the stones shifted out of place. Drainage issues were a problem with the home, and the original 1960ʼs installation was dated and crumbling. River rock embedded in concrete had to be removed, as well as elevation changes that were compounding the drainage problems. The house has a very unique style that we were able to work with when designing the new landscape. The patio was lifted and new gravel base materials were added, the existing flagstone was re-used and additional stone added to enlarge the patio. A rectangular banding pattern was used to add definition. A wooden Arbor was installed to support the existing mature Wisteria Vine. The previous entryway to the back yard was narrow and awkward. Interlocking brick was installed at the side of the house for ease of access and storage. The Arbor, and widened entranceway to the back helped to create a much more appealing and functional entranceway into the back garden. All plant materials had to be very shade tolerant, and some native species were used. |
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Balcony or Container Gardens – Family-style Seasonal Urn Displays |
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The client is very interested in all aspects of her landscape and allows our designers the opportunity to make suggestions or changes and to introduce the unusual. The client also requested that our designers keep in mind her young family and their friends when installing the seasonal displays. Each installation should reflect the changing seasons and complement the house and the neighbourhood. |
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