Outdoor Living

A complete transformation of this Loveland, Ohio backyard.

Our clients knew their backyard had potential to create an inviting, functional space to enjoy, but sometimes having a blank slate of turf can be overwhelming.

Where do you start?

Outdoor Living:

They wanted the yard to feel welcoming to visitors and provide spaces for them to actually want to hang out in the yard. What that meant for them was having a flagstone patio close to the back porch where sun and shade are both available to bask in while reading or having an evening cocktail. Then, further back in the yard there was an opportunity to create a crushed stone patio for family hang outs around a fire pit. Designing to improve privacy and shade in both these spaces was critical to their success.

Improved Access:

Access off the existing porch was improved by removing the existing steps off each side and focus activity directly off the back porch. This created an invitation to walk back into the yard rather than off and into the driveway. Crushed stone pathways in this space provided easier access in and around this area.

Edible Landscaping:

A cedar raised vegetable garden bed was located for optimal solar exposure and close proximity to the house.

A swath of edible aronia shrubs and serviceberries were placed along the fence line providing a bumper crop of these rich antioxidant berries in June and then later in July.

Native plant design:

We alway focus on native plants for low maintenance, beauty and ecosystem support throughout the landscape. Some of these included echinacea, agastache, rudbeckia maxima among some of our other favorites!

Their backyard has now become a major extension of their living space. Connecting to nature is as easy as stepping out your back door!