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Brentwood Family Escape

by Rodney Stoutenger / January 10, 2017

Our customers for this project were a young, active family new to Austin with a keen eye for design and a love of the outdoors. The main goal of this project was to implement an outdoor living space while also providing an area for their dogs and kids to be active. 

Starting in the front yard, we added a walkway to connect with the street to create a welcoming entrance for guests.  Next we focused on extending their indoor living space into the backyard by implementing elements that they would draw them outside. The new patio and fire pit, built-in seating opportunities, an outdoor shower, and an adjustable louvered pergola help keep the space comfortable for everyday use. A rain water catchment and a raised garden and herb wall create opportunities to interact with their landscape. The inclusion of the custom built play area gives the kids a separate place to play while mom and dad entertain. 

The home was a new construction, with unique yard layout that left us with a series of corners. These customers were conscious of choosing environmentally friendly options to work with nature in their space rather than combat it. We were able to create movement within the yard and soften the structures with native plantings that added energy to the space.  

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Our latest installation with a beautifully calming backyard courtyard! Keep checking back for the final after photos- you won’t believe this transformation!

by Rodney Stoutenger / October 28, 2016

Our latest installation with a beautifully calming backyard courtyard! Keep checking back for the final after photos- you won't believe this transformation![igp-likes] Instagram LikesOur latest installation with a beautifully calming backyard courtyard! Keep checking back for the final after photos- you won't believe this transformation! #beforeandafter #landscapedesign #landscapearchitecture #pergola #modern #garden #courtyard #nativeedgelandscape #nativeedge #atx

Brentwood Xeriscape

by Rodney Stoutenger / March 23, 2014

IMG_4481Small yards are always a welcomed challenge!  The exposed utilities, and awkward slope presented even more landscape challenges to deal with.  Despite these obstacles, we were able to create an accessible and inviting space by using three different pathways as a focal feature of the yard, leading into the open and borderless design.
To makes the space feel larger, a custom designed steel retaining wall was installed and the yard was regraded to achieve this effect.  The sawn limestone slab stairs wedged between sheets of steel offer a contrast that is Modern-Rustic; a landscape style emerging here in Austin. A steel trellis to hide a collection of utilities is featured opposite a steel box planter, which add to the style as well as complimenting the asymmetry of the home very nicely.
We used a simple, airy, and of course, drought-tolerant plant palette.  Evergreen trailing rosemary to spill over the retaining wall, a carpet of thymes to creep in amongst the limestone slab pavers, and some well chosen tropical looking plants will soften the entire feel as they grow.  It's such a unique landscape! Can't wait to see how it matures!
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The Daisy Scout Troop painting pottery at the Violet Crown Festival!

by Rodney Stoutenger / May 5, 2013

The Daisy Scout Troop painting pottery with us today at the Violet Crown Festival! Thanks to all who came out in support!! The Daisy Scout Troop painting pottery with us today at the Violet Crown Festival! Thanks to all who came out in support!!

Setting up the garden entrance for the Violet Crown Festival!

by Rodney Stoutenger / May 4, 2013

Setting up the garden entrance for the Violet Crown Festival! Come join us a Brentwood park from 11am to 6pm!! Music, arts, vendors and lots of stuff for the kiddies! Setting up the garden entrance for the Violet Crow Festival! Come join us a Brentwood park from 11am to 6pm!! Music, arts, vendors and lots of stuff for the kiddies!