The initial consultation with the owners of the featured project began in January 2004. The family had moved into the house the previous year and were interested in landscape services.

Drainage problems had eroded areas along the rear foundation, and the family dogs were ruining the lawn. Along the rear property, many of the existing trees left by the builder were dead or in decline.

During the initial consultation we discussed goals and desires for the rear landscape. We both agreed that the project required a master plan. The initial design was started in February.

Goals of the project included:

access to the rear yard,
correcting drainage problems,
expanding the rear patio,
creating privacy screening,
building a retaining wall.

After numerous review sessions the final plan was completed in April.

The next step involved a cost analysis and schedule date.

The project began at the end of May and lasted approximately six weeks.