Category Archives: Work in Progress

New Project- Greenbrae

Here is a new project in Greenbrae, where we are going to be installing
retaining walls, and a patio on a terraced hillside. Check back for updates as
the project progresses.

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Before Clean-up

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Before Clean-up

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Wall Excavation

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Hillside Clean-up, Starting Wall Foundations


Progress Images- Moving Box Trees

We are taking advantage of the dry weather to bring in some box trees on a
current project in Tiburon. These 36″ & 48″ box trees can be a bit of a
challenge to move; we are using a 4 wheel drive construction forklift with a
6000 pound lifting capacity. 48″ box trees can weigh between 3000-4000 pounds a
piece making this type of equipment a must.

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Recent Plantings- Downtown San Rafael

Here are some images from a project with some small border plantings in San
Rafael. This was the first phase of a larger garden project.

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Screening from closely situated neighbors was important for this
property. Here Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaturus), is used to screen
with an understory of Australian Rosemary (Westringea ‘Morning
Light’
).

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In the
deep shade between two buildings, a redwood trellis was built for a Star
Jasmine, (Trachelospermum jasminoides), combined with Camellia
Espalliers (Camellia sasanqua) for up against the adjacent building.
The understory was planted with Liriope, Hakone Grass, Coral Bells and other
shade lovers.

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Along
the street frontage tough Day Lilies were used with other ornamental grasses
including Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax and species of Carex. The rock borders
were recycled from an existing rock wall onsite.


Recent Project- San Rafael: Before and After

Here are images of a recently completed project in San Rafael. The client
wanted to increase usable living space for this hillside residence. Work
included moving back and replacing the existing brick retaining wall, replacing
existing decking, and installing an outdoor kitchen.

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Before

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After- New Retaining Wall, Lawn and Bluestone
Patio

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Before

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After- Bluestone Capped Retaining Wall, Lawn,
Perimeter Fencing

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Before

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After- Manufactured Stone Veneer Retaining Wall,
Outdoor Kitchen

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Before

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After- Planter Box with Manufactured Stone
Veneer


Progress Images- San Rafael Project II

Here is a follow up to the first
round of images
I posted from a current job in San Rafael, as we progress
into the planting phase of work. These images show plantings laid out waiting
client approval. We have this review step so that any changes that need to be
made to the plan can be done before the plants go in the ground.

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January 23, 2006

Current Project- San Rafael

Here are some photographs from a project currently under construction in San
Rafael. It features a large serpentine Sonoma Fieldstone retaining wall that
will create a lawn terrace with plantings and trees to be installed along the
street frontage.

Before:
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