This document outlines the landscape renovation process for a front yard example. It discusses the four key ingredients for a successful landscape project: 1) a thorough site assessment, 2) a detailed landscape plan, 3) experienced installers, and 4) skilled project management. It then details the site assessment process, landscape design, installation which includes removing the old sod and adding drainage, plants, irrigation and new sod, resulting in an improved front yard landscape.
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Landscape Renovation Part 1
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Landscape and amenity design, planning and project management
Landscape Renovation
Part 1: Front Yard Example
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7. Site Assessment
• Block wall edging
around tree and
driveway not
necessary
• Over-grown
or dying trees
need to be
removed
• Turf in poor
condition
8. Site Assessment
• Weeds and dirt
are filling the
gaps between
steps
• Planting area
by retaining
wall in
deteriorating
condition
• Dog activity
has worn turf
areas
9. Site Assessment
• Retaining wall
planter receives
little sunlight
• Foundation
river rock not
consistent
with theme of
home
• Tree planter
not necessary
• Dog traffic
pattern has
worn turf
10. Site Assessment
• North facing
planter in shade
• Worn traffic
pattern
• Large walkway
overhang
throws rain
water onto large
rock bed area
11. Site Assessment
• Retaining wall too
visually dominant
• Water from upper
drain spouts not
washing away
quickly
• No visual
interest due to
lack of plant
material
13. The Site Plan
• Install cedar
fence along drive
entry
• Add lighting
along
driveway
• Re-landscape
island, front,
side and rear
yard areas
14. Front Landscape Plan
• Remove 3 trees
and lilac hedge
along driveway
• Install drain tile
along foundation
• Create catch
basin for main
roof rain drain
• Define steps with
block ledge and
decomposed
granite backfill
• Add irrigation,
plant material,
mulch, black top
soil and new sod
17. The Installation
• Remove existing sod
• Install drain
tile along
foundation
18. The Installation
• Remove existing sod
• Install drain
tile along
foundation
19. The Installation
• Remove existing sod
• Install drain
tile along
foundation
20. The Installation
• Remove existing sod
• Install drain tile
along foundation
• Create catch
basin for main
roof rain drain
21. The Installation
• Remove existing sod
• Install drain tile
along foundation
• Create catch
basin for main
roof rain drain
22. The Installation
• Remove existing sod
• Install drain tile
along foundation
• Create catch
basin for main
roof rain drain
23. The Installation
• Remove existing sod
• Install drain tile
along foundation
• Create catch
basin for main
roof rain drain
• Define steps with
block ledge and
decomposed
granite backfill
26. The Installation
• Add edging
• Position and
install plants
• Install drip
irrigation in
planting areas
27. The Installation
• Add edging
• Position and
install plants
• Install drip irrigation
in planting areas
• Add mulch to
planting areas
28. The Installation
• Add edging
• Position and
install plants
• Install drip irrigation
in planting areas
• Add mulch to
planting areas
29. The Installation
• Add edging
• Position and
install plants
• Install drip irrigation
in planting areas
• Add mulch to
planting areas
• Add irrigation to
turf areas
30. The Installation
• Add edging
• Position and
install plants
• Install drip irrigation
in planting areas
• Add mulch to
planting areas
• Add irrigation to turf
areas
• Add black top soil
and new sod