The rear veranda and lower patio is perfect for hosting an outdoor event.
pay tribute to the original owners, Earl and Mary Harwell. The transformation of the outdoor space is an extension of the magnificent architecture and beauty of the mansion,” Knox said. Carl Szafranski, Arlin Vancuren and Jeremy Steele with Tom’s Outdoor headed up the design team working with Knox. “Together, we were able to put together a very nice design," Tom’s Outdoor Living owner, Tom Butchko said. This project was a collaborative effort with Tom’s Outdoor and Jonesplan Construction on the install side. Jonesplan focused on the hardscaping such as rejuvenating the existing pond and stone pathways within the garden area. They also installed a new pump for the waterfall and added native stone to the lagoon floor for a natural appearance. In addition, they built a stone patio behind the carriage house and set slabs of regional stone throughout the garden as walkways, explained Jonesplan superintendent, Wade Jones. Tom’s Outdoor Living focused on the boulder walls which can be seen on the outside perimeter of the gardens in the back of the house. In addition, the company handled sodding the property, landscape install, drainage, and irrigation repair, however, it is the lighting that Butchko is most proud of within the scope of their work. “I am most excited about the outdoor lighting. Teresa Knox was gracious enough to trust us and our vision for illuminating the property. So, we got to highlight the amazing exterior of the house and were also able to illuminate the pathways, trees, the pond and the entryway which brings the property to life at night,” Butchko said. “We wanted to come up with a plan that retained the integrity of the mansion and it just needed a good facelift," Steele noted about the project. He explained that they did this using many of the older plants and designing new ways to implement an old style garden of peace and serenity. “I think it turned out beautifully,” he added. The Designer Showcase is a fund raiser for the Tulsa Public Schools. All design work was donated. For more information visit HowellVancuren.com, JonesPlan.com, Szafranski-LA.com or TomsOutdoorLiving.com. June 2019 | Tulsa Lifestyle
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