Saturday, April 11, 2:00-3:30pm Register Online: https://tclf.org/event/garden-dialogues-dallas-fort-worth-2015 One Westover by William Bibb and Brian McDonald of Archiverde, LLC, with Weldon Turner, Turner | Boaz Architecture This stately private property, originally owned by the philanthropic Rhodes family for more than 100 years, was completely renovated by the current owner from 2010-2013. The project is a major collaboration between the landscape architect and architect, both of whom will participate in the Dialogue. The landscape is just over an acre, and its design is based on centerlines and relationships of the architecture. The arrival is marked by a sweeping walkway that runs along the edge of a grand central lawn and stately groves of pond cypress trees frame the house on both sides. At the rear of the home an open courtyard holds an elaborate swimming pool complete with fountain, infinity weir and shallow water ledge. An adjacent fire pit is surrounded by four live oak trees. The pool and fire pit area were designed based upon the centerline of the master bedroom. At the basement area the lower courtyard centers on the large library windows. Here lacey Japanese maple trees set in large pots provide a delicate canopy. To the east a veranda overlooks a small lawn area backed by pre-existing woodland and a creek bed enhanced by new native plantings. Photos by One Westover::William Bibb and Brian McDonald, Archiverde LLC::Copyright Ryan Bibb Photography

Hilltop home with sweeping views of San Francisco Bay. Open views surrounded by bold foliage dominated plantings. Small lawn of native bentgrass. House edge plantings of succulents, blueberries, strawberries and culinary herbs.

Lush oasis

It's amazing how small gardens can look so great when well designed. We built this garden for Ana Sanchez owner of Germinate. Starting at the house with the Balau hardwood deck, this was fixed using an invisible fixing method, creating a comfortable extension to the home with sofas for lounging. The detail is in the design here, with matching grey fabric sofas to blend with the grey painted bespoke slatted trellis, unifying this space. A very inviting area to sit and relax with a glass of wine after a hard days work! Leading down to the small lawn area, height has been added with an old stock brick built wall, which we then fixed a diagonal lattice of stainless steel wire rope to train. Trachylospermum Jasminoides over. A buttress of mature ready grown clipped Taxus has been used to create a backdrop to the soft palate of planting. Purples and blues are used as an accent colour in this area, which compliments the greys on the upper deck area.

There was an existing raised pine deck that desperately needed replacing. A small lawn and a small patio with a pergola. The client didn’t like anything about the space and commissioned us for a complete redesign. They wanted their new garden to be filled with colourful plants, raised herb beds and a new deck terrace. Since completion in 2020 we have revisited this project to check up on the garden and this is what it looks like now.

The front lawn was replaced with a new set of entry steps into a front courtyard area surrounded by a masonry wall, columns and iron gates. Two Chinese Pistache trees were left in place and a small lawn was added as well.

Saturday, April 11, 2:00-3:30pm Register Online: https://tclf.org/event/garden-dialogues-dallas-fort-worth-2015 One Westover by William Bibb and Brian McDonald of Archiverde, LLC, with Weldon Turner, Turner | Boaz Architecture This stately private property, originally owned by the philanthropic Rhodes family for more than 100 years, was completely renovated by the current owner from 2010-2013. The project is a major collaboration between the landscape architect and architect, both of whom will participate in the Dialogue. The landscape is just over an acre, and its design is based on centerlines and relationships of the architecture. The arrival is marked by a sweeping walkway that runs along the edge of a grand central lawn and stately groves of pond cypress trees frame the house on both sides. At the rear of the home an open courtyard holds an elaborate swimming pool complete with fountain, infinity weir and shallow water ledge. An adjacent fire pit is surrounded by four live oak trees. The pool and fire pit area were designed based upon the centerline of the master bedroom. At the basement area the lower courtyard centers on the large library windows. Here lacey Japanese maple trees set in large pots provide a delicate canopy. To the east a veranda overlooks a small lawn area backed by pre-existing woodland and a creek bed enhanced by new native plantings. Photos by One Westover::William Bibb and Brian McDonald, Archiverde LLC::Copyright Ryan Bibb Photography

Jasmine in bloom

We revitalized this property in The Heights neighborhood of Houston, TX, through an expansive decking upgrade and a custom stamped & stained concrete patio adorned with distinctive 2' x 2' architectural pavers, authentic New Mexico river rock, and a bubbling pot water feature. Our aim was to maximize the privacy of this lot and tap into its full potential for the owners who were looking for a serene space to retreat to after work. We integrated a 10 foot privacy fence, and an A/C screen noise barrier. In addition to the backyard, we redesigned and installed a Blackstar gravel and concrete paver path from the side entrance to the backyard, illuminated by the glow of low-voltage LED pathway lighting.

Only a small lawn remains in this backyard, providing a place for games and children's activities. It is surrounded by perennials and a mixed garden border. Design: Jeni Webber, Landscape Architect. Photo: Lee Anne White

North End Remodel. Added 800 SF to a 1000 SF home and a garage with studio. The site has a canal running through it. We exposed the canal after a small lawn. It makes for a nice water feature, a small creek running through the back yard all summer. Photo: RCH Construction

This contemporary backyard combines multiple textures to create visual interest including concrete pavers, Mexican river rocks, and large redwood steps.