A winding path leads to a table and chairs. A little girl walks by.

Prospect Lake

Lake in the Woods

Located in a wooded rural area a stone’s throw from a lake, this property offered us a tantalizing blank slate. Thanks to creative design, where a plain lawn once stood is now a vibrant and lush outdoor living space.

A table and chairs sit under a parasol in a lush garden

The Vision

The owners asked us to create an idyllic play area for their young daughter. We loved this idea and envisioned a winding patio path that would give the space shape, gardens to add texture and colour, and a specimen tree for a future rope swing.

A table and chairs sit under a parasol in a lush garden

Our Process

We laid out the curved path, placing a circular patio at its end, which provides a focal point for the yard and just a touch of whimsy. The garden along the path was designed with colour blocking: as you walk, you encounter hot colours that gradually turn cool before turning hot again. Mature hedging provides privacy, lending the space an intimate and cozy atmosphere.

A winding path leads to a table and chairs.

The Details

We created a “California-style” garden, using Yucca, ornamental grasses, Berberis shrubs, and some boulders to give structure to the beds.

Before: a shot of the property before landscaping
A table and chairs sit under a parasol in a lush garden
Before: a shot of the property before landscaping
A winding path leads to a table and chairs. A little girl walks by.
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Before: a shot of the property before landscaping
  • “We’ve worked with Turk Landscaping for two projects at our home. They offer good solutions and dependable results.”

    – Elan F. , Prospect Lake

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