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Landscape and brick paver design - This is a well balanced landscaping design in which the view from a distance is as interesting as the individual components themselves when viewed up close. (Washington Township, Michigan)
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Landscape design - The area under the deck is landscaped with attractive boulders, shade tolerant plants such as Hostas, Astilbes, vinca, and Ferns, and can be enjoyed up close from a flagstone path which passes under the deck. (Washington Twp., Michigan)
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Hardscaping - Stones within this flagstone path are positioned with consistent gaps. Hardwood mulch is brought up flush with the top of each stone to any change of a miss-step. (Washington Township, Mi)
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Landscaping & Brickpaving design - This project has a little of everything. There are 3 distinct landscape beds, a composite deck, a brickpaver patio with a dining & lounging area, a pond-less waterfall, and 2 flagstone paths. (Washington Twp., Mi)
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Landscape design - All components of this design are sized and positioned purposely to complement the home and each other. (Washington Township, Michigan)
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Landscaping - The Kousa Dogwood on the right is the main access plant in this garden. Also included are Strawberry Daiquiri Dogwoods, Burning Bush, Hydrangeas, Knock out roses, vinca, and daylilies. (Washington Twp., Michigan)
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Landscape Design - The rocks used to construct the waterfall (Jasmine) were also used on the back side. Here they are cropped into the hillside with enough space between to allow for placement of the plants. (Washington Township, Mi)
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Brickpavers - The back side of this landscape bed is enclosed by brickpavers installed in such a way as to contain the mulch within while offering a flat flush to the ground surface on the outside so that the lawn can be cut using a mower only. (Washington Twp., Mi)
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Landscaping - The waterfall and landscaping appear to have been carved right out of the natural environment. (Washington Township, Michigan)
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Landscape design - The sound of crashing water can be heard loud and clear from all areas of this design. (Washington Twp., Michigan)
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Curb appeal - This lot is positioned on a golf course. Every day, many golfers take a moment to admire the beauty of the landscaping and offer compliments as they pass. (Washington Township, Mi)
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Brickpaving design - Note how the design of this brick paver patio accounts for traffic in and out of the house, a lounge area nestled between a landscape bed and a waterfall, space for an outdoor patio dining set, direct access to walk out flush to the back yard lawn, as well as giving access to 2 distinct flagstone path entrances. (Washington Twp., Mi)
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Brickpaving design - Mulch within the landscape beds to the right of this brick patio is contained within the beds by a row of brick turned up on its side(called "brick on edge") . (Washington Township, Michigan)
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Brickpaving - The paver bricks within this patio are positioned in a random fashion that is square to the house. The irregular perimeter results from saw cuts with a diamond blade. A "soldier course" of brick is then run around the cut lines to create a finished looking border. (Washington Twp., Michigan)
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Brick Paving and landscaping design - Arched steps and paver flatwork in the driveway tie in with existing arches in the architecture of the home. Symmetry designed into the pavers and landscaping also contribute to the overall majestic appearance. (Washington Township, Mi)
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Brickpaving - The colors of chosen for the pavers compliment the home perfectly. The steps are built of Hansons Antique RB wallstone with the color of sandstone and the pavers are Hansons Old Rosedale midnight color blend. (Washington Twp., Mi)
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Landscaping - A River Birch centers this bed along with carpet roses, daylilies, Hicksii Yews and a pair of Alberta Spruces. (Washington Township, Michigan)
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Landscaping - Burning bushes add greenery under this window with evergreen shrubs to the sides and Day Lilies and Carpet Roses in front. A tree Hydrangea centers the right bed. (Washington Twp., Michigan)
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Landscaping - A small curvy landscape bed between these closely spaced condos helps break up the monotony of this narrow strip of land. (Washington Township, Mi)
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Landscaping - The cool aqua colors of these Moon Glopw Junipers, the Jasmine boulders, and the Hostas compliment each other very well. (Washington Twp., Mi)
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Landscaping - The homeowners side kitchen window faces this neighbors brick wall. Positioning of this bed and the choice for the upright Junipers makes for a much more enjoyable view. (Washington Township, Michigan)
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Watergardening - Water spills from a Bio-falls unit that keeps the water filtered. A Vault which contains the pump lies just below a thin layer of decorative stone at the base of the falls. Note how the rock is positioned so as to split the water to a stream on the right and left side to create a wider and more natural appearance. (Washington Twp., Michigan)
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Waterfeature - Waterfall on the right side. Note the colors of burgundy and gold mixed in with the blueish green color of the Jasmine rock. (Washington Township, Mi)
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Waterfalls - The waterfall on the left is slightly larger to avoid looking predictable. Placement of stones does not occur quickly. It takes a selection process involving searching through the pile for the correct size and shape, rotating stones to look for the right side and allot of trial and error. (Washington Twp., Mi)
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