A Natural Playground

The homeowners want to upgrade the landscaping around the house and improve on some of the mistakes made in the basic plan. Todd Guilmette of Unique Environmental Concepts designs a plan for their yard that adds curb appeal to their attractive home and gives them a landscape that is aesthetically appealing as well as functional. Guilmette removes a Bradford pear tree and other shrubbery that hinders the view of the house. Then, he plants a Japanese maple to the right of the front door as well as a new perennial bed. A paver walkway travels from the front of the house to the back yard leading to a new paver patio. A stone-block retaining wall makes the back yard more inviting and functional. Guilmette installs stone steps leading from the patio to the upper level of the yard and creates a play area for the kids. Plantings in the back give the yard a woodland feel. The homeowners now have a landscape that enhances the appearance of their home while making the yard a more enjoyable, inviting area.

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