When a new home borders a nature preserve area, the residents generally appreciate the view and the privacy that this brings. But often, the building process has disturbed the natural ground plane to some degree. In the case of this project, the home was built about 5 feet above a natural semi-bog area. At the back corner of the house where the pool cage exits to the yard, the ground was never graded properly, and the soil constantly washed out. This was exacerbated by the fact that several gutters and pool deck drains convened at this exact corner, and during heavy rains everything would wash right down the hill.
We took a quick look at these grounds last year. Here's a reminder.
The area had become a wilderness, and was somewhat hazardous to walk out into due to the uneven ground and rivulets created by improperly routed drain water.
The project was about a year in the design phase. A fire pit was part of the original design that the homeowners decided wouldn't be used often, so the design was altered accordingly. And certain elements were refined to make them more budget-friendly. But the project has been completed now, and the results are exciting. We think we were able to create something that is fun, while appropriate to the site. We'll watch the progress over the next few weeks. Hope you'll enjoy it along with us!
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