4 Days
Stone Bridge Oaks
about $14,000
FRONT YARD LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALLATION
This client reached out to us to relandscape the front and side landscaping beds at their Grapevine home. Improving the appearance and functionality went beyond reshaping the beds to include resodding and improving the drainage capacity of the beds.
On the larger right side of the driveway, we reshaped and enlarged the flowerbeds using chop block stone edging. We then composted, tilled, and planted beds with shade-tolerant Texas natives and adapted plants.
On the left side of the driveway, we built a raised bed around the tree to prevent erosion while also meeting the HOA's requirement that the sidewalk edge be planted.
The client also wanted to widen the driveway to make it easier for them to access their vehicles. Our solution was to construct a bed of river rock, bordered with chop block stone, and embedded with stepping stones on either side, significantly widening the space by approximately 3 feet.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The homeowner’s HOA specified that the sidewalk edge of the driveway-side planter could not contain rock and had to be planted.
The homeowner wanted to widen their driveway to make it easier for them get in and out of their vehicles.
Solve the erosion problem around the tree.
Before
After
PROJECT CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS
The zero lot line and the narrowness of the property and driveway created not just spacing challenges, but erosion challenges, thanks to a large tree in the front yard. The soil was eroding the left side of the landscaping beds, leaving standing water.
To solve this, we constructed a small raised planter box around the tree using chop block stone. The box was filled with soil and planted with shade-tolerant liriope. Pachysandra plants, chosen for their durability and hardiness, were installed along the sidewalk against the outer bed as required by the HOA. The rest of the driveway ribbon was mulched with decorative stone to further improve drainage.
We also installed stepping stones set in rock beds on either side of the driveway to provide the homeowner with more space to walk. The stepping stones along the driveway had to be custom-cut to fit the strip, then compared and matched to each other. However, the final result was worth it for crafting the landscape and driveway to blend together seamlessly. It makes for a colorful, engaging landscape even in a small space.
Between solving erosion problems and creating more space for the client, our solutions utilized our team's landscaping knowledge to not just craft a more beautiful landscape but a more livable space.
CLIENT TESTIMONIAL
“We had a great experience with our Marshall Grain landscaping project. They designed a beautiful plan, were prompt and professional throughout the project, and kept the job site clean every day. The crew was hardworking, respectful, and clearly took pride in their work. We’re very happy with the results and would highly recommend them.”
