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An enclosed courtyard in the front yard of this home provides additional living space and a gated grand entrance to the front door.

An enclosed courtyard in the front yard of this home provides additional living space and a gated grand entrance to the front door.

Designed for sound, aesthetics and the family's turtles. The ultimate in outdoor living. Winding flagstone path leads to a private dining area. Before; a garden in need of outdoor living space. After; the family enjoys a sunken hot tub flanked by natural stone, privacy and gardens. Not shown: acid washed extended patio, fire ring and sitting wall. Yin-Yang. The reflection of fire dancing on water. The sound of water spilling over the rim and flanking the fire. This is Yin-Yang, the celebration of opposites. Shiitake. Water emerges from a bubbler fountain, spilling over the edge and through the holes of a one-of-a-kind naturally formed stone imported from the island of Java. No maintenance, Pondless water feature. This front yard is packed with color and texture. Trees, shrubs and an elevated berm create a naturalized green-screen. Before; unusable and unimproved area fronting pond. After; a serene and private environment. Design by The Garden Artist, LLC, construction by Alan Neighbors. Water cascades from a copper tube, over the basin and into a reflecting pond. Stone constructed seats, back rests and elevated foot rest beckon visitors. Before; a sloping backyard, unusable for family activities. After; a terraced yard perfect for family play. For entertaining outdoors, there are few better options than an outdoor kitchen. Concept by Alan Neighbors, design by The Garden Artist, LLC, construction by Patrick McIntire. The Millstone. Water emerges in a fountain head pattern, spills over a solid granite Millstone and into a pondless basin. Elemental structure; Use of natural material create an interesting organic water feature Garden art provides a focal point into the gardens. Garden color surrounds a natural water feature. Fire and water can be viewed from each side of the fireplace. Naturalized landscape compliments the surrounding environment Once an asphalt driveway, this landscape was designed to give the visitor a beautiful walkway to the door. Designed by The Garden Artist, LLC, constructed by Blue Ribbon Landscape. A seamless transition from sitting area to outside environment. Before; entry to backyard before hardscape and landscape renovation After; dramatic entry from front yard to back patio Waterfall, meandering stream and elevated berm create a private and protected area for lounging. Designed by The Garden Artist, LLC, built by Alan Neighbors. Rustic gathering area made solely of stone is a wonderful conversation pit. Reflections give another dimension to the landscape Before; a small yard in need of a great landscape design. After; a drycreek, trees, shrubs, gazebo, fountain and a flowing design provides a great backdrop for lounging on the patio. Spilt Milk. Reminiscent of milk bottles of the past, Spilt Milk tilts and cascades a continual stream of water. Enlightened; hand carved from 100% onyx. As twilight approaches, the onyx begins to glow revealing an intriguing art form uniting light with the serenity of falling water. Before; limited outdoor living environment. After; a sweeping flagstone path leads visitors to a patio for lounging and dining. This small yard is well designed with two patios flanked by a maintenance-free, pondless fountain, and a backdrop of dense plantings. This waterfall becomes a focal point in the corner of this yard. Pondless and maintenance free. Water falliing over a rock ledge can be seen and heard from all rooms in the home. Designed by The Garden Artist, LLC, constructed by Alan Neighbors. The simplicity of a beautifully shaped and brightly colored container is a focal point in the backyard Copper pipe flanked by stone, spills water into a copper bowl then cascades into a reflecting pool. An enclosed courtyard in the front yard of this home provides additional living space and a gated grand entrance to the front door. This bubbler pondless fountain is maintenance-free and adds a beautiful touch to this courtyard.