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Monday, July 30, 2012

Leaside Garden Room

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It was such a pleasure to work with Maria & Jeremy once again on their backyard oasis.  Their new home in Leaside had a backyard that required some serious TLC but had the framework for a really unique outdoor room.
We began the transformation by removing the neglected garage that divided the backyard into two unusable areas and also removed the old pressure-treated deck boards and railing.  We expanded the upper deck area and added updated horizontal cedar fencing for privacy and deep deck treads for overflow seating.  The garden structure hiding in the far corner of the property was now visible and became our focal point and set the stage for a romantic outdoor dining room.
The rest of the garden hosts a series of contemporary horizontal cedar privacy panels, low-maintenance four-season planting, contemporary containers with decorative twig panels and grasses, a rectilinear lawn area with a flagstone mowing strip and walkway.  And last but not least, Dad built a great little playhouse for the little ones. We added a stepping stone path that meandered through the mature wooded area creating a true enchanted garden.
All in all, a garden made for everyone.   
"I just wanted to write a few words to let you know once again how happy we are with the garden you have created for us. As you know we were thrilled with your design for our Riverdale garden back in 2007. Now in our new home we find ourselves equally delighted with your latest vision. You were able to blend perfectly both my husband and my ideas for our backyard. It’s a perfect retreat, play area and entertaining garden! Thank you Jennifer!"
Maria and Jeremy

After - low-maintenance gardens
After - horizontal cedar privacy panels, rectilinear lawn, low-maintenance gardens
After - expanded cedar deck, steps and flagstone walkway
After - deep wide steps for overflow seating for the kids
After - our garden structure after the make-over (note the yellow chandelier!)
After - new contemporary planters to break up neighbour's expansive stucco wall
Before- old garage and very small deck 
Before - garden structure hiding at back of property


Before - very small usable backyard


 















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