Homeowner wanted to reduce grass area for less
maintenance (mowing) and to add a water feature
with outdoor seating
Design Solution:
1.
installed a large freeform pond in the
center of the yard- visible from inside the
house, from the existing outdoor screened
porch and from the two new patios
2.
created a 14 ft circular patio (see round
umbrella table with 4 chairs) The space was
made more intimate by enclosing it in a
raised flower bed with stone bench
3.
there is a second stone patio on the
opposite side of the pond but you can't see
it in these photos
4.
very little grass remaining- just enough to
"water" the dog so low maintenance goal was
accomplished