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Sunnylea Pool

by Sylvie
May 17, 2017

The catalyst for this landscape transformation was the pool. The landscape currently boasts a storage shed and a large fenced lawn that's great for sports. We were tasked with creating a space the the whole family can enjoy and entertain in now that the kids are a little older. A more inviting human scale is created through the use of rooms and destinations throughout, and guests are encouraged to meander through to experience the entire a space.   A key component here is the...

Leslieville

by Sylvie
June 25, 2016

Contemporary curb appeal meets functionality in this small front yard. We replaced an unruly garden and outdated porch with a more manageable layout that encourages the client to linger a while on the seat walls. These provide the perfect perch to supervise streetplay and converse with neighbours. Client Requests: Clean and linear aesthetic Increase connection from house to yard Low maintenance A space for their young children to pedal around Separation from joined neighbour ...

Bickford Park

by Sylvie
February 26, 2016

Truly a gem of a courtyard, this small front landscape isn't short on style! To reflect the pied-a-terre nature of the home and the clients love of all things French and whimsical, we incorporated some provençal flair to the planting, structures, and repurposed vintage obelisk. Priorities Colourful perennial and annual mix Incorporate feng shui principles Style to reflect client's tastes Heated walkway for winter use Courtyard styling **to pause the slides, simply scroll your cursor over the photograph...

Riverside

by Sylvie
March 2, 2015

This home was a bit of a wallflower when the clients first moved in! It blended in with the neighbouring homes with no major distinguishing features and a bit of a rundown facade. After renovating the porch, painting the siding, and revamping the walkways and planting, this property is now a streetside stunner. We were able to manipulate some existing features to retain the character of the home while sticking to a budget, and in other areas we started from...