Kalamazoo Bee Garden Project

grass and trees with landscaping equipment
Before, facing west
slope and pine trees
Before, facing street drain
top of retaining wall overlooking path and trees
During the project
view from above retaining walllooking over plantings and terrace
During installation
view of path in opening with trees in background
After, facing southeast
retaining wall and plantings with winding paths
After, facing northeast
After - facing north - path along slope and home in background
After, facing north
After - facing east with winding paths and trees
After, facing east

Suburban New Build on Subdivision Drain Site

area of yard with bare top soil
Before rain garden
bare dirt in front of home
Before, front view
home with newly excavated lawn area
Before, back view
garden area with rock and plantings
After
driveway with tall grass and flowers planted along it
After, front view
side of home with lawn and plantings done in curve
After, front view
mailbox with flowers planted around it
After, front view
plantings and round patio with chairs
After, back view
back yard with plantings and patio
After, front view

Country Living

The large patio in front & back yards gives plenty of opportunities to enjoy the great outdoors on this rural site.

two story home with plain lawn
Before, front view
home with green lawn
Before, back view
home with curved stone walkway
Front, during installation
two story home with patio area being installed
Front, during installation
dog lying on porch
After, back
young child in high chair near home
After, back
patio and large table on patiooutside of home
After, back
large table chairs and bench on patio surrounded by trees
After, back

Gull Lake Garden

Heavy clay, deer, and shade dictated this garden plan.

green lawn with slopes and two large trees
Before
close view of planted bed and flowers with truck in background
During
planted mulched area near woodlands
During
three people in front of planting area with flowers
After
straight on view of large raised planting area with flowers and trees
After
large curved planting area with flowers and trees
After

Gull Lake Small Lot

This garden shows that even small spaces with huge dogs can look great!

patio and retaining wall with privacy fence in background
Before, front entry
metal gate leading to stone path along wooden fence
Before, dog yard
plantings between patio and retaining wall with home in background
After, front entry
stone walkway between house and stockade fence
After, dog yard
stone walkway between plantings with gate and privacy fence
After

Kalamazoo Backyard Renovation Case Study

Our client engaged us on the renovated design and installation of their new backyard space. The kids needed a safe space to play, and their parents needed a place to relax and enjoy their home, so we went to the drawing board. After a comprehensive meeting with our client, we went to work gathering the appropriate measurements to draft a CAD and 3D design.

After developing a plan to remove the rotting railroad tie walls without compromising the structural integrity of the deck above, we provided our client with a 3D design presentation and a thorough estimate within their budget. We selected Consumers Concrete Rockwood Classic blocks for the new retaining wall construction along with Consumers Concrete Canyon Tumbled pavers for the new paver patio and walkway installation. The timber steps were also replaced with large three-foot wide and six-foot wide Rosetta Dimensional steps.

We added an intimate pea-gravel area in a previously unusable space along with a boulder fire ring using boulders found on site. Upon completion of the new hardscape installation, we delivered processed topsoil to grade the lawn areas damaged by our equipment, and we planted grass to return the lawn to its pre-construction condition. Our client is beyond pleased with the result!

Before Landscaping
Before Angle
Rendering Angle
Rendering Angle
After Angle
After Angle
Before Angle
Before Angle
Rendering Angle
Rendering Angle
After Angle
After Angle

Bell’s Eccentric Café Beer Garden Project 2019

We were thrilled to be involved in the beer garden renovations at Bell’s Eccentric Café in downtown Kalamazoo in the spring of 2019. Our hardscape crews often setup a camera to record projects from start to finish. This time-lapse video shows 6 weeks of construction in under two minutes! Check out our installation process of a full color bluestone walkway, a brick dance floor with bluestone accent bands, and fresh Kentucky Bluegrass sod

Be ready for company

I loved this project because it was an absolute clean slate. In addition, we had an amazing view of the vineyard in the background. We were all very happy with how it turned out. There wasn’t too much to welcome people to this backyard. After our installation, it’s a backyard that the homeowners are going to want to show off.

Natures Space - Patio Gardens
Natures Space - Patio Gardens
Backyard - Patio Gardens
Backyard - Patio Gardens
Backyard - Patio Hardscapes
Backyard - Patio Hardscapes

Natural Spaces

I love to create spaces that benefit wildlife, while still being beautiful for us to enjoy. This garden has a diversity of plants, layers, but also low maintenance. Beginning a maintenance company 8 years ago opened my eyes to the time to maintain, materials we waste, and chemicals we pour into our gardens. I like creating living spaces with fragrance, edible plants, and cover for both human & wildlife. This garden was designed to keep this balance.

Before Backyard - Patio
Backyard - Patio Hardscapes
Updated Backyard - Patio
Updated Backyard - Patio
Updated Backyard - Patio
Updated Backyard - Patio
Natural Spaces
Natural Spaces

Lakehouse

Lake Side Garden Pathways

Retaining walls though most of the time necessary for function can also become quite the focal accent. On this job we used Consumer's product AB Europa Collection in a staggered dimensional pattern. This is a beautiful, tumbled block that really softened the appearance of a large wall. We added even more interest with terraces as well as a staircase. Great plant selection and maintenance keep this place looking pristine.

Lake Side Garden Pathways
Lake house - Retaining walls
Lake house - Retaining walls
Lake house - Retaining walls
Lake house - Retaining walls
Lake Side Garden Pathways
Lake Side Garden Pathways
Lake Side Garden Pathways

Added Outdoor Living Space

Sloped yards are definitely more interesting than flat lawns but can pose problems with functionality. We added a small patio extended onto the deck to give room for additional seating. The view of Gull Lake was worth the extra effort.

Added Outdoor Living Space
Added Outdoor Living Space
Added Outdoor Living Space
Added Outdoor Living Space - Gull Lake