Landscape Design in Broomall
Adding a Natural Retaining Wall & Stone Stairway in Broomall
For several years this client in Broomall had numerous landscape companies suggest putting up a plain retaining wall on her steep rear slope (where a failed wall was crumbling). A plain wall was not what this client wanted. She wanted it to look natural and evoke a grotto similar to those found in Ireland.
We brought in over 11 tons of boulders for retaining and terracing the steep slope in her backyard landscape. Then we added a natural slab stone stepway that allows the walker to meander down 15 feet. Below all of this we created an irregular flagstone sitting area with planting pockets surrounding it. A pond with a trickling waterfall was the ‘piece de resistance’ that completed the overall landscaping transformation from rubble to romance of this quiet hill.
We planted evergreens and sequential blooming shrubs and perennials to invite birds and butterflies to share the grotto. A collection of ferns was planted in the shadiest areas to further naturalize this unique landscape.
We reworked an old split rail fence to act as a hand railing for the steps into the grotto.
Plants designed for privacy were strategically placed for maximum coverage with space allowed for future growth.
The client was and continues to be absolutely thrilled. “This is beyond my wildest dreams,” she exclaimed. “This place rocks.”
“This is beyond my wildest dreams,” she exclaimed. “This place rocks.”
In the front of her home, we removed obsolete shrubs, which had been hiding a specimen of Cutleaf Japanese Maple – that can now be appreciated for its branch structure and elegance in all seasons. We created a stepping stone path to a special bird bath the client had wanted to make special for years. The slope of the front warranted a stacked stone wall around the Cutleaf Japanese Maple that replaced an old concrete block wall. We added several steps toward the path along the side of the house to make access more fluid.
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Garden Design in Broomall
A well-tended garden will reward you with many years of pleasure.
You want a garden that looks great all year and requires little maintenance. That’s where Naturescapes steps in— we specialize in environmentally friendly Broomall garden designs that exude beauty all year round. Naturescapes creates personalized Delaware County garden designs to meet your needs.
Our garden designs in Broomall provide you with:
Planting with the Future in Mind
Our garden design will increase your property’s beauty as well as its value. By utilizing our years of design experience, your new garden will become even more enjoyable year after year.
Right Plant for the Right Place
By deliberately putting the right plants in the right place, we ensure your garden stays healthy and looks great while also keeping maintenance low. It’s crucial that each plant not only receives enough sun, water, and nutrients but that it has the room it will need to grow to be beautiful and healthy.
Year-Round Appeal
With Naturescapes’ natural style of landscaping, something is always happening. Each season brings something special to look forward to, ensuring you have a beautiful and special garden all year long.
Schedule a free Broomall landscaping consultation today. Call 610-640-0164.
