Case Study: Adding more outdoor living space with creative hardscape design.
The homeowners had hired us to do a landscape plan when they first moved into their brand new home 30 years ago. The family called us back recently to do landscape renovations. They still had the original blueprint of the planting plan that we had drawn in pencil, and found us again through a Google search.
We all walked the property and discussed their current needs: More patio space below the existing deck, removing most of the existing shrubbery to allow for a fence, and creating a cozy outdoor retreat for family gatherings in the evening.
I explained that I was now using 3-D computer design program (Viz Terra by Structure Studios) and there would be a fee to input the property into the computer and create a new design. The homeowners questioned if this would really be necessary, but were glad they went with with our current design process.
Here is the Google review they wrote about the experience:
Client 5 star Google Review Nov 25, 2022 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is a top-notch firm that did high quality work from design to installation. One of the best things we did was to have Marta prepare a 3D design rendering of the project. This was most useful in being able to view the design and easily make changes to come up with our ultimate plan. It helped during the installation process as well. The final product well represents the details in the rendering including the stonework, landscaping, and lighting plan. Marta’s attention to detail went above and beyond what you would expect from a landscape planner/architect. We highly recommend Greenland Landscape and Masonry for any landscaping/masonry needs whether it be just developing a plan or seeing the plan through to reality.
We strive to add creative details to each project; in this case, rounded corners on the seating wall. At the time, quality flagstone was difficult to find. I was at the stone yard when a new shipment of clear, light tan flagstone arrived, and I tagged it right away.
The computer program makes it easy to make changes to the design. I showed how the patio can furnished, and the homeowners bought the same type of furniture shown on the plan. The design went through about five revisions, adding elements such as lighting, a fountain, changing an arbor for an umbrella, and changing the type of stone, as we explored the possibilities.
Greenland Landscape & Masonry, Ltd. has been operating for 40 years as a husband-wife design and build firm. We take on projects that will be enjoyable; our purpose being to create delightful outdoor living areas and landscaping that are uniquely designed for the homeowner’s tastes.
We immerse ourselves in each project, and work on one at a time. We believe our “hands-on” approach and many hours spent on-site during the design process and the construction delivers a superior project.
Marta Scherer Garland, President
Reg. Landscape Architect, Georgia