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W GSA Texas Based Creative Consortium

The WaterStone Group, Inc.

Front Yard RedesignBy:Thomas M. Ciesla

Feb,2020

SW GA Texas Based Creative Consortium


PROJECT TIMELINE

Design By: Thomas M. Ciesla

FRONT YARD REDESIGN: Entry Plantings

Early January2020

Late-January

Early - February

Mid-February

Mid - February

Mid - To - LateFebruary

PhotographExisting Design

Layout ofexisting design

Preliminary design

complete

Budget Established

Submit for Architectural

Review

Review Pricing

Finalize Design

Architectural Approval

Initiate landscape redesignfor front sidewalk

2 of 13

First week Of March

Second week Of March

Regrade bedsfor Sod

Install Sod

ProjectComplete

RemoveExisting

plantings

PANDEMIC SHELTERING

Completed First week Of April

Revised April 6, 2020


INTRODUCTIONA plant grouping is not in and of itself a landscape, but poor placement of a group will ruin the overall look of the landscape design. The current homeowners wish is to ‘open up’ the approach to the front entry, creating an aesthetic more in line with their neighbor's front yards. Previous owners bordered the sidewalk with hedges, and near the curb, planted Sago palms that have become a safety hazard as far as the new owners are concerned.

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RemoveHedges

RemoveSago Palm

EXISTING PROPOSED

FRONT YARD REDESIGN 3 of 13 Revised April 6, 2020

SeasonalColor

New Sod,Each Side

RepairRetainingWalls



Removal of the hedges creates a more expansive view and simplifies lawn maintenance. As this vista shows, the front yard is now similar in appearance to neighboring yards, creating a cohesive environment.

Design By: Thomas M. Ciesla FRONT YARD REDESIGN

FRONT YARD REDESIGN: Entry Plantings

EXISTING: SIDE VIEWPROPOSED: SIDE VIEW

EXISTING versus PROPOSED LAYOUT

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Removal of Sago Palms improves visibility of oncoming cars and pedestrians when owners back out of the driveway. Rosebush will also be re-located.

Total Plants

% New Plants

EXISTING: GAS LIGHT VIEW


PROPOSED: GAS LIGHT VIEW

EXISTING versus PROPOSED LAYOUT




The renovation began with metal edging and shrub removal. The shrubs were planted decades ago so the root systems were substantial and laborious to remove. Next, deep roots were removed as well as landscape river rock used in the old landscape design.

The soil level was lowered to bring the areas even with the sod grade. During this stage, metal edging for curb-side beds was temporarily installed to assist in sod placement.

Finally, a shallow trench was dug for extension of the sprinkler system. Once completed, final grading and smoothing was done and the areas were ready for sod.


PROGRESS PHOTOS -1

Shrub Removal and Soil Preparation

SHRUB REMOVAL / SOD INSTALLATION

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Location of Sprinkler System Extension

New SodB

A

B




At this stage the sod has been installed,the beds cleaned of roots and rocks, metal edging reconfigured, and soil added to prepare for planting.


PROGRESS PHOTOS - 2

PLANTING BED PREPARATION

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New Sprinkler




The philosophy for landscaping the curb-side planting beds was that of minimalism. A small selection of low-growing plants impart color and textures without blocking sight lines.

Phase One of planting introduced three Juniper ground cover shrubs per bed, Foxtail Ferns, and a handful of Vinca(periwinkle) varieties.

Near the front entry, retaining walls were completed via new arcs of matching stone. Geraniums were planted in the curve of each bed for accent color.


PROGRESS PHOTOS - 3

PLANTINGS – PHASE 1




Final planting included Mexican Heather shrubs and additional Vinca (periwinkle)

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PLANTINGS – PHASE 2

PROGRESS PHOTOS - 4




ORIGINAL REFRESHED


FINAL: BEFORE & AFTER


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ORIGINAL

FRONT YARD REDESIGN 11 of 13 Revised April 6, 2020

REFRESHED



Total Plants

% New Plants

Design By: Thomas M. Ciesla FRONT YARD REDESIGNRevised April 6, 2020 12 of 13

ORIGINAL REFRESHED





ORIGINAL REFRESHED


Revised April 6, 2020 13 of 13

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