Feature Story Landscape Design/Build: Installation: $100,000 - $250,000 with Pool Award of Distinction - D. Panetta Contracting, LLC Project: Design and Build AC
This project included the new construction of the pool, hardscape/poolscape and hardscape. D. Panetta installed a patio, coping, staircases and a walkway using natural bluestone. They also installed tree wells with natural stone retaining walls. They used bluestone treads for the stairs and bluestone slates for the outside walkway to the grass. Finally they installed all of the plant material.
Landscape Design/Build: Installation: $250,000 - $500,000 with Pool Award of Distinction - Borst Landscape & Design Project: The Nichols Residence
This client’s goals were to enhance the architecture of their home, update the landscape and increase curb appeal. Their vision was to add a pool and amenities to take full advantage of their spacious backyard. With the addition of an open front porch and gazebo, design of the driveway, natural stone steps and stone walls, the entire feel of the property was transformed. An oasis was created in the rear yard with a complete renovation including a pool, outdoor kitchen, formal dining area, a grand fireplace and extensive plantings.
Award of Distinction - Landscape Techniques, Inc. Project: Hollender Residence
This sizzling hot rear yard needed a remedy, and LTI’s solution was to install a 19’ x 40’ pool with raised spa, a 480 sqft. cabana with three open sides, 1800 sqft. of travertine patio, surrounded by lush, colorful plantings and two 12’-14’ Crepe Myrtles set within the raised patio planting beds for shade.
Award of Merit - Sponzilli Landscape Group Project: Uttz Residence
Sponzilli’s client was looking for a large outdoor living space with a resort feel. Extensive hardscaping was done, including 220’ lf. of retaining walls, a custom gunite pool, covered veranda, outdoor kitchen with bar and dining space. An additional outdoor seating area with stone veneer fire pit and surrounding seatwalls. The landscape project included a sod lawn with a custom irrigation system along with hundreds of plantings, hedging and privacy plantings.
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