Ann Arbor Front Porch Addition & Landscape Renovation | Before & After Curb Appeal Transformation First impressions matter. When we first visited this home, it already had great bones. The brick ranch sat on a beautiful Ann Arbor lot with mature trees, but the front entrance didn't reflect the character of the home. . ..Read more
Independence Day Is Only Two Weeks Away. Will Your Backyard Be Ready for Next Year's Big Celebrations? The Best Time to Enjoy an Extraordinary Outdoor Living Space Is Next Summer, and the Best Time to Start Planning Is Right Now. In just two short weeks, families across Ann Arbor, Brooklyn, the Irish . ..Read more
Taming the Hillside: Transforming Challenging Lakefront Properties into Functional Outdoor Living Spaces Lakefront Living Shouldn't Stop at the Water's Edge One of the greatest advantages of owning a waterfront property in Michigan's Irish Hills is the view. Whether you're overlooking Wamplers Lake, Lake Columbia, Devils Lake, Vineyard Lake, or one of . ..Read more
A Thoughtful Landscape Plan for a Wooded New Construction Home in South Lyon, Michigan Designing the landscape for a newly built home is one of the most rewarding moments in the life of a property. With the house just completed and the land largely untouched, every decision helps define how . ..Read more
Transforming a Steep Lakefront Slope into an Entertaining Patio | Horton, MI Many lakefront properties in Irish Hills and Brooklyn, Michigan are defined by steep grades, limiting how outdoor spaces can be used and accessed. Designing within that constraint requires a careful balance usability, maintenance needs, and long-term durability. In this case, the home . ..Read more
A Guide to Fall Color Plantings in Southeast Michigan Autumn in southeast Michigan is a season of bold transitions. Cool mornings, golden light, and landscapes that shift from lush greens to rich layers of crimson, amber, and gold. If you’re looking to extend your garden’s visual interest into fall, here are a few . ..Read more
Low-Maintenance Japanese Garden Entry Installation | Ann Arbor At our recent landscape installation on Regent’s Drive in Ann Arbor, we reimagined the entry experience with the timeless beauty and balance of a Japanese garden, highlighting the artistry of Tsukiyama earth mounding to swale and carve the entry. Our goal was to create . ..Read more
Angell Project Low-Maintenance Japanese Garden Design| Ann Arbor Recently, we embarked on a design project to redesign the entry landscaping with the timeless beauty of a Japanese garden, emphasizing Tsukiyama earth mounding. This technique, which involves sculpting gentle, rolling hills to reflect natural landscapes, brought a new dimension of tranquility . ..Read more
KINGSLEY PROJECT Overhauling a commercial property into a contemporary private home in Ann Arbor was no small feat for our clients of over 35 years. Privacy and low-maintenance landscaping were important goals as they transitioned from 18 acres to Downtown Ann Arbor. Adding to the complexity of the property is . ..Read more
DEVONSHIRE PROJECT After major home renovations, our clients reached out to us to revamp their landscape design in both the front, side and backyard. Seeking visual enhancements, additional privacy, deer resistance, and seasonal interest, this premier Ann Arbor property was ready for an overhaul. Our landscape designer and horticulturist, . ..Read more
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