Project Overview
Located in scenic Charlemont, Massachusetts, this landscape renovation project was designed to transform the front yard of a recently purchased home. Our clients sought a complete landscape redesign to improve traffic flow, drainage, and create a welcoming space for outdoor entertaining. Here’s how we brought this vision to life.
Project Details and Key Features
Our landscape design incorporated several new elements, including:
Boulder Retaining Walls: Economical and natural, boulder walls offer effective hillside support.
Granite Stone Stairs: Durable and elegant, these stairs guide guests naturally up to the front entrance.
Sugarledge Stone Bench and Retaining Walls: These walls provide structure, seating, and visual appeal with their fine-grain finish.
Full-Color Bluestone Patio: A beautiful, dimensional bluestone in varied colors creates a relaxed, natural look.
Stepping-Stone Path: Connects the patio to other areas of the yard, enhancing accessibility.
Landscape Lighting: Subtle lighting under capstones adds ambiance and safety for nighttime gatherings.
Clearing, Grading, and Drainage Solutions
To improve drainage and expand lawn space, we collaborated with Western Earthworks. The team cleared surrounding trees and regraded the land, diverting hillside water flow away from the home. After regrading, we hydroseeded the new lawn area to blend the space seamlessly with the landscape.
Design Highlights: A Patio for Entertaining
After several design revisions, the final layout highlights the stunning mountain views. Granite stone stairs lead visitors up through the boulder walls, blending function and aesthetics. The choice of full-color, natural cleft bluestone for the patio surface brings a mix of blue, green, tan, and rust tones, uniting all materials.
For a more formal look, we constructed bench walls and an upper retaining wall from Sugarledge (Goshen) stone. The finely shaped capstones double as seating and add definition to the patio area, while the integrated landscape lighting creates an inviting atmosphere at dusk.
Transform Your Outdoor Space with CountryScape
If you’re inspired by this Charlemont, MA landscape renovation, check out our Project Gallery to see more transformations. To discuss your vision for your outdoor space, Contact CountryScape today!
-JB
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