Landscaping a sloping site can be
fraught with challenges, but as this project
shows, a little ingenuity is all it takes to
transform an unusable area into one that is
both functional and eye catching.
Landscape designer Lewis Marash of
Out From The Blue says the space was
heavily overgrown, with a significant
slope from the front of the property to the
rear boundary.
“Our initial conversation with the
client was about how to terrace the slope
to make the garden more functional.”
Above left: Tiered landscaping adds visual depth
and interest to this property while creating more
usable space on the sloping site. The terraces were
designed so that the retaining walls would form a
compliant boundary for the perimeter of the spa
unit, thereby avoiding typical pool fencing.
Above and left: A water feature, lined with dark
tiles, provides a tranquil outlook from the front
entrance to the house. Stairs run between the
upper and lower ponds, and bluestone steppers
appear to float above the water.
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