Like all living things, landscaping grows and evolves. Fifteen years ago when this beautiful Indian Hill home was just a sketch on paper, this property was heavily wooded. During construction some of the site was cleared. Over the years, the homeowners have relied on us at Seiler’s Landscaping for landscape updating to keep their house feeling cozy and natural on its site.
Thinking Big
There’s nothing like big trees and mature plant materials to instantly make landscaping look established. The goal is to make an immediate impact and not wait around for Mother Nature to do her work. Working with an organized landscape plan, we chose a variety of trees and shrubs to bring in textures and colors.
Plant materials are a vital part of a landscape updating, but hardscaping is critical, too. To add multiple levels and depth to the landscape design, our crews built curving walls from rough-cut limestone. These walls define the planting beds and, in some places, create added seating into the landscaping.
One special spot in the landscaping is the pond. Lovely to look at, the pond also provides the relaxing sound of falling water. Its location in the backyard bridges the space between two outdoor living areas and creates an interesting destination and gathering space.
A whimsical statue of a young girl with a net perches on a rock overlooking the rippled pond. The statue’s beautiful patina adds a bit of color to the area, even in the winter.
In a planting bed across the yard, another statue of a child feeding the birds is set against a background of boxwoods and opposite an ornamental Japanese maple tree
Stepping down from the main deck, a gurgling creek that leads to the pond follows alongside you as you walk down a stone path. Flagstone walkways throughout the property connect the outdoor spaces in a natural, subtle way.
Curved beds filled with rounded shrubs and blooming annuals create islands in the lush lawn and give the eyes a place to rest.
Just one of the benefits of a thoughtful landscape design is having a delightful mix of colors and textures. Here, shades of yellow-green play off the reddish tones of a Japanese maple.
Ongoing Landscape Updating
Continued work on this landscaping is rewarding for Seiler’s. “We try to walk the property with the homeowners twice a year, looking to stay ahead of property improvements and plan enhancements,” Will Seiler explains. “Regular check-ins allow us to manage growth.” With regular landscape updating, the homeowners will always be able to enjoy the beauty of their surroundings.
Ready to start a landscape updating project of your own? Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation.