Here is a video slideshow of our 2009 CLCA Design-Build Award winning Napa project. You can see more of this project on the portfolio page.
‘Work in Progress’
Aug
19
2010
Current Project- Mill Valley
This terracing project in Mill Valley is transforming a sloping back yard into a usable lawn space and play area. With some grading of the existing hillside and new wood retaining walls a good size area has been created that compliments a large patio space installed in the first phase of the project.
In Progress- Mill Valley Wood Retaining Wall & Lawn Area
Large Concrete Patio with Stone Seat Wall Installed in Project Phase I
Dec
18
2009
Current Project- Belvedere
We are working on finishing up a new bluestone patio and stone veneered retaining wall for this project in Belvedere. There has been quite a transformation made to the front yard of this property that will provide new living and entertaining space.
Dec
09
2009
Mill Valley Project Completed
One of the great things about working on residential landscape construction projects is it gives us the opportunity to work closely with homeowners to transform the yards and outdoor spaces. We just wrapped a hillside project installation in Mill Valley.
“The best contractor we have ever worked with! Always responsive and sensitive to budget issues. We would highly recommend O’Connell Landscape.”
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- Before Construction
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- Dry Laid Retaining Wall Construction
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- Dry Laid Retaining Wall Construction
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- Wood and Trex Stairs Construction
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- Redwood Fence Construction
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- Redwood Fence and Plantings Installation
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- Plantings on Fence
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- Native Sod Lawn
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- Planting and Carpentry Completed
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- Planting and Carpentry Completed
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- Planting and Carpentry Completed
Nov
11
2009
Novato Completed Project
This project in Novato was a multi-phase project that grew from an initial focus on one section of the yard, to a comprehensive new grouping of flagstone patios, steps, and plantings.
We used a Dusty Way Indian Sandstone to tie together the front entry, side landings and steps, and a large rear patio.
“We had such a good experience we increased the work 4 fold. Workers turned up every day and left the site clean and safe. I would recommend O’Connell for anyone wanting a top quality job with excellent project management” -Juliet, Novato
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- Grading
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- Concrete Stair Forms
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- Flagstone on Stairs
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- Flagstone on Stairs
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- Gravel Path Prep
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- Flagstone Installation
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- Concrete Base for Flagstone
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- Flagstone Installation
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- Flagstone on Steps
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- Flagstone Installation
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- Flagstone Steps
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- Flagstone Patio
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- Custom Cedar Gate
Aug
18
2009
Petaluma Lawn Renovation
We are working on a project in Petaluma for a lawn renovation and back yard landscaping. The old lawn had broken sprinklers, hadn’t been maintained, and was too big for the back yard. We developed a design to reduce the lawn size, install more efficient spray heads, and incorporate a seating area and low maintenance, low water use plantings for half the lawn area.
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After Lawn Tear Out
Aug
17
2009
Current Project- Novato Flagstone Patio Slab
We are working on a large flagstone patio installation on this project in Novato. Here in progress in the concrete being pumped over the rebar and baserock for the flagstone sub-slab. The flagstone will then be mortared and grouted over the patio.
Jul
02
2009
Synthetic Lawns & Play Space Installations
We are just working on finishing up a couple of projects in San Rafael and Mill Valley that incorporate play friendly synthetic turf with play structures and basketball courts. The owners of both projects have small children and wanted to create a safe and low maintenance outdoor play space for their kids.
In Mill Valley we installed a synthetic lawn with a play structure surrounded by rubber mulch. The rubber mulch is one of the most absorbent materials for play structures, which worked well in the compact space of the play area and the play tower and slide and this project.
In San Rafael we installed a play grade synthetic turf with a premium mat backing for better fall absorption. The turf we used here was also denser and incorporated dead thatch yarn making it look much more realistic. We incorporated the lawn with a concrete patio and basketball court. The basketball court featured an adjustable hoop with tempered glass backboard that we installed.
Denser synthetic turf has more fibers, requiring less maintenance. Premium backing provides more cushioning and better feel.
Jun
09
2009
Current Project- Novato
We are in process of regrading and tearing out an existing front yard to prepare it for plantings and new landscape pathways. Using the Bobcat, we will shave soil from the top of the hillside and fill it at the base of the hill to reduce the slope of area and make it more suitable for planting.
Dec
15
2008
Current Project- Napa Outdoor Kitchen
Here is an updated photo of an outdoor kitchen project we have been working on in Napa. We have just installed this Viking gas grill with warming drawer. Viking makes great outdoor components, and their cabinets are a refined way to create outdoor storage spaces.
Leading to and from and the patio space are these beautiful cedar gates made by Wil Matthews over at Woodcraft Marin. His garden woodwork is some of the finest that we have seen.
Nov
21
2008
Current Project- Napa
Here is a progress image from a large tile patio we are in process of installing for this Napa backyard renovation. The material itself is a unique product from Tile & Stone Concepts in San Rafael, which is custom cast concrete from molds and then colored. The advantage to this custom product is that it can be manipulated in a variety of sizes and applications and color can be custom tuned to the project color palette.
Nov
15
2008
Current Project- Night Lighting
Here’s an image from a recently completed project in Mill Valley. We were performing an uplight adjustment on this kinetic stainless steel sculpture, the focal point of the front yard.
