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Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignThe problem this Memorial-Houston homeowner faced was that her sumptuous contemporary home, an austere series of interconnected cubes of various sizes constructed from white stucco, black steel and glass, did not have the proper landscaping frame. It was out of scale. Imagine Robert Motherwell's "Black on White" painting without the Museum of Fine Arts-Houston's generous expanse of white walls surrounding it. It would still be magnificent but somehow...off.
Intuitively, the homeowner realized this issue and started interviewing landscape designers. After talking to about 15 different designers, she finally went with one, only to be disappointed with the results. From the across-the-street neighbor, she was then introduced to Exterior Worlds and she hired us to correct the newly-created problems and more fully realize her hopes for the grounds. "It's not unusual for us to come in and deal with a mess. Sometimes a homeowner gets overwhelmed with managing everything. Other times it is like this project where the design misses the mark. Regardless, it is really important to listen for what a prospect or client means and not just what they say," says Jeff Halper, owner of Exterior Worlds.
Since the sheer size of the house is so dominating, Exterior Worlds' overall job was to bring the garden up to scale to match the house. Likewise, it was important to stretch the house into the landscape, thereby softening some of its severity. The concept we devised entailed creating an interplay between the landscape and the house by astute placement of the black-and-white colors of the house into the yard using different materials and textures. Strategic plantings of greenery increased the interest, density, height and function of the design.
First we installed a pathway of crushed white marble around the perimeter of the house, the white of the path in homage to the house’s white facade. At various intervals, 3/8-inch steel-plated metal strips, painted black to echo the bones of the house, were embedded and crisscrossed in the pathway to turn it into a loose maze.
Along this metal bunting, we planted succulents whose other-worldly shapes and mild coloration juxtaposed nicely against the hard-edged steel. These plantings included Gulf Coast muhly, a native grass that produces a pink-purple plume when it blooms in the fall. A side benefit to the use of these plants is that they are low maintenance and hardy in Houston’s summertime heat.
Next we brought in trees for scale. Without them, the impressive architecture becomes imposing. We placed them along the front at either corner of the house. For the left side, we found a multi-trunk live oak in a field, transported it to the property and placed it in a custom-made square of the crushed marble at a slight distance from the house. On the right side where the house makes a 90-degree alcove, we planted a mature mesquite tree.
To finish off the front entry, we fashioned the black steel into large squares and planted grass to create islands of green, or giant lawn stepping pads. We echoed this look in the back off the master suite by turning concrete pads of black-stained concrete into stepping pads.
We kept the foundational plantings of Japanese yews which add green, earthy mass, something the stark architecture needs for further balance. We contoured Japanese boxwoods into small spheres to enhance the play between shapes and textures.
In the large, white planters at the front entrance, we repeated the plantings of succulents and Gulf Coast muhly to reinforce symmetry. Then we built an additional planter in the back out of the black metal, filled it with the crushed white marble and planted a Texas vitex, another hardy choice that adds a touch of color with its purple blooms.
To finish off the landscaping, we needed to address the ravine behind the house. We built a retaining wall to contain erosion. Aesthetically, we crafted it so that the wall has a sharp upper edge, a modern motif right where the landscape meets the land.
Landscapes & CieClare Obéron
Aménagement d'un jardin arrière campagne avec du gravier et une bordure.
Aménagement d'un jardin arrière campagne avec du gravier et une bordure.
Big Rock LandscapingA complete view of this stunning front yard gives the full scope of the space- the lawn, shrubs, retaining walls, gravel, and pavers. This home is a prime example of the benefit of hiring a landscape design and installation team can do for a space.
Alexandra Froggatt DesignAlexandra Froggatt
Idée de décoration pour un très grand jardin à la française arrière design l'été avec une exposition ensoleillée, du gravier et une bordure.
Idée de décoration pour un très grand jardin à la française arrière design l'été avec une exposition ensoleillée, du gravier et une bordure.
FormLA LandscapingA cozy outdoor lounge looks over the full garden, a great place to land when the playing is done.
Inspiration pour un xéropaysage arrière méditerranéen l'hiver avec une bordure, une exposition partiellement ombragée et du gravier.
Inspiration pour un xéropaysage arrière méditerranéen l'hiver avec une bordure, une exposition partiellement ombragée et du gravier.
debora carl landscape designMartin Residence
Cardiff by the Sea, Ca
Exemple d'un jardin arrière méditerranéen avec du gravier et une bordure.
Exemple d'un jardin arrière méditerranéen avec du gravier et une bordure.
GEL: Griffin Enright LandscapeA grass path through a rock garden featuring a large rock fountain.
Inspiration pour un jardin sur cour minimaliste de taille moyenne et au printemps avec une exposition partiellement ombragée, du gravier et une bordure.
Inspiration pour un jardin sur cour minimaliste de taille moyenne et au printemps avec une exposition partiellement ombragée, du gravier et une bordure.
Greenbee Landscape, Inc.These are some of our design and build landscapes with sustainable, eco-friendly design practices in mind. Many of these were Cash for Grass rebate customers or Waterwise Conversion programs where money was awarded through local water districts and agencies.
Inspiration pour un jardin traditionnel avec une pente, une colline ou un talus, du gravier et une bordure.
Lonestar LandscapeThis customer wanted a pathway that could be used with no upkeep and no tripping hazards.
Cette image montre une petite allée carrossable avant minimaliste avec une bordure, une exposition partiellement ombragée et du gravier.
Cette image montre une petite allée carrossable avant minimaliste avec une bordure, une exposition partiellement ombragée et du gravier.
Wheat's LandscapeCette image montre un petit jardin à la française arrière méditerranéen avec du gravier et une bordure.
Plano Landscaping CompanyRéalisation d'un jardin à la française minimaliste au printemps avec une bordure, une exposition partiellement ombragée, du gravier et une clôture en bois.
TwistleafPhoto by Brittany Dawn Short
Aménagement d'un jardin contemporain avec une bordure, une exposition partiellement ombragée et du gravier.
Aménagement d'un jardin contemporain avec une bordure, une exposition partiellement ombragée et du gravier.
Twisted Rock Terrascape & Design, Inc.Our client contracted us to design and build a functional and interesting water front project that had to be family friendly!! They wanted a cozy fire pit area that also contained a 3 piece natural rock bubbler. They also wanted a spa area with lounger space for sunbathing as well as a beach area for sandcastles and beach toy storage. No expense was spared with a custom pergola, natural rock retaining and steps as well as landscape lighting and well placed trees and shrubs. Concrete edge and aggregate beds make for a low maintenance dream yard!!
Jenna Samengo LandscapesFormal structural planting. Metal edge against velvet grass
Idée de décoration pour un très grand jardin à la française champêtre avec une bordure, une exposition ensoleillée et du gravier.
Idée de décoration pour un très grand jardin à la française champêtre avec une bordure, une exposition ensoleillée et du gravier.
FormLA LandscapingThis IdealMow lawn of native Carex pansa is ready for play! Mown, as it is here, it looks like a traditional lawn. Left to grow, it will form undulating waves of green.
Roxana HCette photo montre un petit jardin avant moderne l'été avec une bordure, une exposition partiellement ombragée et du gravier.
Idées déco d'extérieurs avec une bordure et du gravier
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