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The dark stain on the pergola contrasted all of the colors on this project and did a good job at letting them shine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1476155972881-WMZIQLXQGMTIRYKHBZV0/14344696_10153868671693862_1991661201658550242_n.jpg Portfolio - Patios, Walls, and Fire Pits We tore out the existing deck and installed this wonderful patio. Our clients are over the moon and are enjoying their new space this fall. We can't wait to return next spring to finish the landscaping around the patio for Phase 2! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1476155899336-4N21S89L2Q5JYZEDZ72O/yaya%27s+water+feature.jpg Portfolio - Spillway Bowls and Basins We also design and install fountainscapes and landscape lighting! 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We had the honor of designing and overseeing the construction of this wonderful courtyard. From an overgrown mess, to a newly planted paradise for students, faculty and staff. What a difference! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1476155866281-YNY2MZ8TQ2KW5IDWEBTH/curie+residence.jpg New Page - Garden Oasis For this client we were able to let our imagination run wild. With natural stone paths and complimentary plantings, we were able to give this client the garden of their dreams! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1476155919546-QDLG8WZALHVIQZCXUM2B/13567504_10153702665023862_4484905905055356120_n.jpg New Page - Ecosystem Ponds and Pondless Water Features We love water features. It was pure joy designing and installing this water feature for these young clients. 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This walkway, wall and steps are the perfect compliment to the already beautiful plants. This new walkway leads visitors towards the existing patio and backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1415924181486-YON23XZK39EHTHDJU5NC/IMG_2374.JPG New Page - Pergola, Pillars, and Walls For this client we cleaned up their landscape beds, provided an update to their retaining walls and had columns built. The columns have a pergola coming out of them to accentuate the architecture and provide a bit of shade to the clients, while on their patio. The dark stain on the pergola contrasted all of the colors on this project and did a good job at letting them shine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1476155972881-WMZIQLXQGMTIRYKHBZV0/14344696_10153868671693862_1991661201658550242_n.jpg New Page - Patios, Walls, and Fire Pits We tore out the existing deck and installed this wonderful patio. Our clients are over the moon and are enjoying their new space this fall. We can't wait to return next spring to finish the landscaping around the patio for Phase 2! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1476155899336-4N21S89L2Q5JYZEDZ72O/yaya%27s+water+feature.jpg New Page - Spillway Bowls and Basins We also design and install fountainscapes and landscape lighting! This one turned out beautiful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1447996617113-TJGZGEQCXE6RI5H6A1YH/IMG_6281.JPG New Page - Fire Pits and Patio Areas Whether you are enjoying the warmth of the fire with friends or family, nothing screams autumn or summer nights quite like the nostalgia of a camp fire. Fire-pits are a great addition just off a patio, or a destination in a corner of the yard. They bring together people of all ages for some mystical fun and enchanting stories. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1415922031266-RNXLGJ53IZIPNU3I00CV/image-asset.jpeg New Page - Landscape Plantings Near a Patio We worked within budget to beautify the patio these clients had installed. Our plants did a great job at softening the hard edges and really tied the whole yard together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1450502902321-SWZMHRAPDMH51GOFL4JY/gresholdt+stairway.jpg New Page - Side Yard Slopes, Steps and Pathways For this client we designed and installed the pathway from the drive to the rear yard. This combination of natural limestone outcropping steps, Unilock pavers and Unilock retaining walls allows for a safe and elegant pathway to the backyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1415924224072-HUG8X8JAGSIL1PHLZOML/IMG_2285.JPG New Page - Planting Bed Overhaul and Updating This client had some small planting bed areas that truly needed to be transformed. They were overrun with weeds and really needed some love. So, the Escapes team created a landscaped design and truly delivered a high-end landscape design, within the clients budget. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1450502363690-BIFNPL5LU678592QMBG1/12295361_10153232345923862_1274688386542391264_n.jpg New Page - Outdoor Living Space Design Through the redesign and face-lift of an existing structure, we were able to increase the safety of this existing deck while increasing the beauty of the outdoor space for our client. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1476155997362-89RY4DYLC227QGI3LDK1/14358651_10153868671758862_5257410710570304760_n.jpg New Page - Outdoor Living https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1476156012985-GZHPUPF84PMLC60GQZGG/14344363_10153868671683862_6780942768424025631_n.jpg New Page - Outdoor Living https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5464296be4b03e12fd699d21/1523116912158-SQXB598XG3ASOPYFQREN/_DSC6395-Pano.jpg New Page https://www.escapeslandscapedesign.com/new-page-1 daily 0.75 2019-01-08