Formal Living for Family Fun

Kathy and Jeff built their home less than two years ago when they relocated from another city. Now they are ready to add a swimming pool. They live on a corner so the backyard is visible from both sides, and they have a nice patio but it feels exposed to the street. Landscape designer Patricia Katz has designed a backyard that includes a rectangular pool, a raised spa and formal planting beds.

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