The boxes were constructed by a friend of the client. He grew up laying forms for concrete which is not so different from retaining soil. Our boxes are of 2″x10″ treated lumber. There is a plastic membrane separating the soil and wood. The box must be strong in two ways. It must stay in placeContinue reading “Boxing the Garden Soil”
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from empty lot ….. to garden! The Bloomingdale Compound’s little slice of heaven.
The first step is to bring in clean garden mix and place it at 18-24″ depth. It is important to not drive on the soil with equipment. The skidsteer placed the soil and did minor backdragging to grade it. Hand shoveling was done to finish up the grade and fill in the corners. Boxes will beContinue reading “from empty lot ….. to garden! The Bloomingdale Compound’s little slice of heaven.”
Some little sketches…..
Sometimes the quickest way to communicate an idea is through a simple sketch.
Beautiful
Being part of the design team for the Lurie Garden was an amazing experience. Every time I visit, I see new and different plants as it evolves over time. The website is a great resource, too. Check it out for a little inspiration. http://luriegarden.org/plantlife/seasonal Here is a photo I took at about this time ofContinue reading “Beautiful”
Before…….
There is potential in this space! Let’s call it the Richmond Residence’s front yard. This house really welcomes the street. The street has a great streetlife. Lots of kids play up and down the block. I’ll keep you posted as the project progresses. Here we are so far…
Yes, I’ve been doing this a while…..
Here’s a link to some past projects. Please enjoy!!! http://www.linkedin.com/in/alexialandarch https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alexia-Paul-Landscape-Architect-Urban-Designer/131888656881995
Welcome to Spring!
Helping you make your space a place you can enjoy is what I do.
Re-Ecology Land Design 