Oshkosh Brick Wall and Garden

The homeowner wanted to install a brick walkway from the driveway in front to an existing patio in the back. The ground sloped quickly away from the house which needed to be raised to allow for a level sidewalk. The driveway and patio were two different color bricks with two different patterns. Attention need to be given to blending of both colors and patterns to allow for a seamless transition from the driveway to the back patio. The owner did not want a straight walk, so we meandered a curved walk, and varied the width to increase the effect.

The start of the walk with natural wall stone to hold the grade level.
The start of the walk with natural wall stone to hold the grade level.
The back corner of the house. We used existing cobblestone from the site to rip rap the bank where it slopes to the woods.
A view from the back corner looking towards the driveway and street.
The blending of the walk with the existing patio.
The blending of the walk with the existing patio.
A cozy little sitting area just off the walk and driveway.
We salvaged the owner's natural stone from along the side of the house and installed it as an edging along the front of the woods.
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Pickett Steps and Pathway

The grass pathway was slippery when wet, and the side slope was eroding away. We trucked in natural outcropping, wall, and flagstone, as well as topsoil and hardwood bark, and created a great new pathway that blends with the surroundings, and is much safer and more attractive.

From the bottom looking up.
Lots of erosion on the side.
From the top looking down. The black drain tile is not very attractive.
A work in progress. Drain tiles are buried and steps are in ... now for the side walls, topsoil, boulders and mulch.
Finished look from the top looking down. Pathway is much safer, and no more black drain tile.
Outcropping steps and wall from the bottom looking up.
Weatheredge stone wall on the side for erosion control and terraced planting areas.
All of the fieldstone boulders used were collected from on site to give the project a finished look that blends in with its surroundings.
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Neenah Patio and Walls/Columns

The home owners were tired of their small concrete patio and wanted additional space for for relaxing, eating, and a fireplace. The yard was very open, and they wanted the new space to feel comfortable and cozy.

The paint marks the spot for the new patio
The owner's small concrete patio.
A view along the house.
The view into the yard. See how open it is.
Cutting in the new brick patio.
The owner's small concrete patio.
Laying out the outer edge of the patio before building the walls.
New patio area with walls and columns.
A look showing the old and new areas combined together.
A much more enjoyable and
The new patio! Notice the curve cut into the old concrete patio to blend it into the new walls and patios.
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City Center Planter

The City Center owners wanted to beautify a problem area out in front of their shoppes ...

The owners of the City Center asked us to build a planter to hide an ugly area of granite where a couple of large pots were the only thing to try and beautify the area. The two pots are in the background of this photo.
This area would puddle water every time it rained, and it was an eye sore to the shoppes and businesses that looked out on it.
Another view of the cracked and busted concrete, as well as the planter area that displayed the large pots
Here is a view if the finished planter with the pots put back into place. The walls are at seat height, so they act as a bench as well.
Now the shops have something attractive to look out on, and it even helps screen the bike rack in the back. The random blending of the tan and gray blocks help tie in both the concrete and brick colors in the area.
The large pots inside can now be used to create colorful seasonal displays, and smaller floral displays can even be put on the columns.
Not bad for a day's work!