Built by: WACHS CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. TUCSON, AZ William Lesch Photography Tucson, AZ

A lower level irregular Lannon flagstone patio with a triple stretcher border of antique, street pavers encircles a simple rustic fire pit lined with tumbled limestone cobbles.

There's no better way to improve your home's hosting capabilities than building an inviting outdoor patio! Need a place to relax in your backyard? Think about installing a multi-level patio with a fire pit and sitting wall area. Protect yourself from the elements and install an overhang roof over your patio as well!

The sloping yard creates a natural drop which helps to expose the pool's full-width spill wall. The water tumbling over the invisible three inch tempered glass lip forms a massive sheer descent waterfall. The sounds of gently falling water in the background lend a soothing tone. (18 x 40 custom rectangular)

This roman geometric pool with a pergola, lounge area, laminar deck jets, custom LED lights, raised spa and sun shelf with bubblers are all the perfect components that make a great weekend getaway right in your own backyard. The soothing sounds of the water dropping from the pergola to the pool and laminar deck jets allow you the ultimate tranquil setting!

Photo by David Marlow

Bruce Celenski

An Austin-stone residence in the Greenway Parks North area of Dallas, the backyard was devoid of character with only an outdated wood deck and converted garage studio as features. The owner, a Texas native who had moved back after years in Malibu, California, was referred by his Architect to Landscape Designer Patrick L. Boyd-Lloyd, APLD, with David Rolston Landscape Architects, to maximize the small backyard with feature's he loved from days spent in the year-round outdoor environments he'd become accustomed to: Lounge Pool, with spa jets and heater, Check; Natural-gas Firepit (no smoke here!), Check; Outdoor Screen-wall for viewing Movies, Check; Lounge and Dining Spaces, Check; Lush and Textural plantings, Check. All tied together with a low maintenance Ipe wood Deck and custom cut random rectangle Oklahoma Flagstone.

A durable, meaningful design heals a devastated residential property bordering Acadia National Park and Somes Sound on Maine’s Mount Desert Island. Comprehensive stormwater management strategies shape new landforms, resulting in elegant grading and thoughtful drainage solutions. Native plant colonies stabilize the site, regenerate habitat, and reveal wildlife patterns. Exquisitely crafted new masonry, built from an authentic palette of local reclaimed materials, gives the garden a unified, established feel. Lichen-encrusted stone retaining walls define edges, thresholds, and overlooks, and thick slabs of salvaged granite embedded in the earth provide gathering terraces and pathways. With balance restored, brilliant seasonal drama unfolds.

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