Before & After | Rachel's Gardens

Before & After

Before & After Client Photos

 

A quick peek at some transformed spaces. Rachel carries her camera to site analysis to take photos to use for designing the gardens when she returns to her office, and tries to remember (at Janet’s urging) to take some photos after the installation is complete, or when she returns for maintenance at a later date. Sometimes these photos are taken at a similar location or angle, making “Before” and “After” comparisons fun and interesting!

Flagstone pathway and retaining wall created to stop erosion, promote drainage into an adjacent ravine, and provide raised planting beds.

Flagstone pathway and retaining wall created to stop erosion, promote drainage into an adjacent ravine, and provide raised planting beds.

 

Lakeside sitting area with stone benches and firepit accented with shrubs, perennials and an arbor for clematis and honeysuckle vines.

Lakeside sitting area with stone benches and firepit accented with shrubs, perennials and an arbor for clematis and honeysuckle vines.

 

Retaining walls and edging installed to create raised garden bed for easy homeowner maintenance.

Retaining walls and edging installed to create raised garden bed for easy homeowner maintenance.

 

Side yard cottage garden adds an appealing entry and view from the screened porch.

Side yard cottage garden adds an appealing entry and view from the screened porch.

 

Plantings and memorial fountain soften the entry and bluestone path leads to a memorial stone bench.

Plantings and memorial fountain soften the entry and bluestone path leads to a memorial stone bench.

 

After Rachel installed the flagstone pathway, woodland gardens and a rustic arbor complete the side yard transformation.

After Rachel installed the flagstone pathway, woodland gardens and a rustic arbor complete the side yard transformation.

 

Raised bed with a transitional cut garden and wooden arbor accent the front yard and lead to a path alongside the house.

Raised bed with a transitional cut garden and wooden arbor accent the front yard and lead to a path alongside the house.

 

Flagstone pathway and retaining walls create a home for a wildflower bed.

Flagstone pathway and retaining walls create a home for a wildflower bed.

 

Flagstone raises and levels a sunny perennial bed for easy maintenance around the mailbox.

Flagstone raises and levels a sunny perennial bed for easy maintenance around the mailbox.

 

Backyard path and gardens provide easy access and a calming view from the screened porch.

Backyard path and gardens provide easy access and a calming view from the screened porch.

 

Removed dying dogwoods & crushed rock to prepare bed for new dwarf lilacs, hydrangea and hostas. (leaving space for a future bench)

 

New brick planter filled with two (2) Daub's Frosted Juniper and one (1) Nana Juniper defines the entryway.

New brick planter filled with two (2) Daub's Frosted Junipers and one (1) Nana Juniper defines the entryway.

 

Retaining wall and plants added to a steep slope to stop erosion and add some beauty.

Retaining wall and plants added to a steep slope to stop erosion and add some beauty.

 

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