The Decision Is Made!

Last week we looked at a garden project that was recently completed.  Together we perused the existing conditions, and I mentioned the process we went through with the client trying to decide on what would be the most attractive and useful solution to the new space.  Inspired by a photograph in a magazine, the client decided on a blue stone patio and brick fireplace for the answer.  The stone patio will require no more maintenance than blowing off the leaves, and the brick fireplace will be far easier to deal with than a fountain or pergola in the years to come!

Here is a drawing of the basic structure for the fireplace.

When built, it will be a hefty structure, appropriately scaled to the space, and the integral raised brick planters on either side of the fireplace will help to visually contain the patio area, and provide a green space for annuals or perennials to soften the stone and brick.

Here is the fireplace under construction.

A structure like this requires a skilled craftsman, and this mason definitely knows what he is doing!

Next week we will see the finished project, complete with new landscaping.  Trust me, you're going to want this in your own back yard...I know I do!