Case Study 1: Front Yard Renovation
Client: North Delta Residence
Project Overview:
This client had been looking to update their front yard and to boost the curb appeal of their 35 year old home.
The Problem
Their property was looking tired – the mature cherry tree, rhododendrons and other shrubs had become overgrown and were in decline.
Additionally, the lawn area had become difficult to maintain. The client was wanting a low maintenance, visually interesting front yard that also provided privacy screening to the ground level rooms.
They were feeling frustrated as they had no workable plan and didn’t know where to start. It’s just plain wrong to stand in your yard and not be able to see a way forward. They reached out to our team for answers.
This Is Where We Come In:
At Huckeberry Landscape, we understand how frustrating it can be when your exterior spaces no longer bring you joy and you don’t have the time or energy to keep things looking their best. We have helped hundreds of homeowners re-imagine and re-engineer their exterior spaces.
Our Plan in 3 Easy Steps:
- We toured the property to see where the problems were and understand what the client was hoping for.
- We made recommendations and provided a path forward along with a detailed budget.
- Our team did all the work, from trimming and hauling away the refuse to building out the new green space.
The Result
The Client is thrilled with their new front yard and optimistic about the improved value of their property. All it took to get started was a phone call to book an on site meeting.
Scope of Work
- Remove declining plants and shrubs
- Remove lawn
- Install a low-maintenance rock garden
- Install drought-tolerant shrubs, trees, and grasses
- Install a feature rock
- Install landscape lighting
- Install an automatic drip irrigation system
Challenges
- Clay-rich soil conditions resulting in poor drainage and water collection
- Utilities access chamber in a very visible location
- Retain the existing wood tie wall that runs parallel to the front of the house
- No local suppliers had rock in the size or type the client liked
Solution
- Collaborate with the client to design a visually stunning and functional river rock area
- Carefully select the stones used for the feature rock and other boulders from a regional rock supplier
- Install premium soil for the plants, trees, and grasses
- Install fabric underlay to control weeds
Outcome
- The river rock garden with the plants, trees, and shrubs adds a stunning, low-maintenance garden to the client’s front yard
- The client gets to enjoy the new aesthetic and reduction of garden maintenance
- Neighbours have complimented the unique and attractive appearance of the yard
