Project Description
An Outdoor Room
A room can be created where there are walls, fences or any enclosing perimeter. My clients in Jamaica Plain wanted a beautiful back yard garden and space to grow food, dine, entertain, and have a small pet run. This tiny space provided the opportunity to compact the elements of a indoor room in an outdoor setting.
A sustainable patio was built with sealed gravel and custom blue stone to allow water to reach the roots of the nearby trees which were laced with outdoor tube lighting for an evening atmospheric glow. A stone water basin, carved in Rhode Island by an artisan, doubles as a water bowl for the beloved four-legged resident who also appreciated the tiny lawn installed specifically as a cool resting place. Fencing and existing walls were all adorned with wall art, some of which allows plants to casually climb their surface. The existing deck was demolished and replaced by a raised vegetable garden with vertical gardening on the walls and up bean poles. In addition a rain barrel, composter, and rain chain were installed to recycle water and organic food remnants back into the garden as nourishment.
Back Yard • Before & After
Client Comments
We had difficulties for years trying to grow perennials and vegetables in our shady back yard. Susan developed an excellent design after we discussed our needs. She was a pleasure to work with during the entire process, from our first meeting, to more detailed discussions of the plans, to overseeing the installation of the design by the landscape contractor. We felt that she listened to us closely and came up with a design that met all our needs and made great suggestions for an interesting, relaxing and workable space. We are delighted with the new garden in every way!” – Jeannie and Lorna
Client Comments
We had difficulties for years trying to grow perennials and vegetables in our shady back yard. Susan developed an excellent design after we discussed our needs. She was a pleasure to work with during the entire process, from our first meeting, to more detailed discussions of the plans, to overseeing the installation of the design by the landscape contractor. We felt that she listened to us closely and came up with a design that met all our needs and made great suggestions for an interesting, relaxing and workable space. We are delighted with the new garden in every way!” – Jeannie and Lorna
