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BEFORE:  

This family had a well-kept lawn and a small patio, but they wanted more room for entertaining, a fire pit, and more variety of plantings.

The main features that had to stay were the large basketball court, and a nice storage shed.
 

Before: The lawn took up most of the yard, with a few plantings around the edge. A beautiful
greenbelt stretches behind the property.

Before: A small concrete patio next to the house didn't leave much room for seating.

Before: The basketball court needed to stay
for the kids to play on.
 

 AFTER        
While the basketball court is still visible, the new screen made of cedar and stained glass panels provides a dividing line between the entertaining zone, and the court. 

Screen viewed from court side. A second screen is located at the far side of the patio.  

Large birdbath rock was turned into a spilling water feature that creates a gentle, gurgling sound.

The new patio of 2'x2' architectural slabs was laid at a 45-degree angle. The patio is now big enough for a dining table and chairs, and another sitting area. A crape myrtle tree will grow and provide late summer flowers, and has an uplight on it for nighttime effects.

The new yard also includes a firepit plumbed with natural gas. Plantings will grow and soften the fence.

Client comments:

"Pat--I can see your vision and love it. Thank you."   

--M., Portland

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