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Design In Depth--Many of my clients ask me about the design process. Below is an example of a
landscape improvement I recently completed.
First Phase
The majority of the backyard was on top of a hill. In spite of the drainage problem the hillside created, the clients
still hoped for a patio instead of a deck because of the greater privacy it would give them. We solved the
drainage problem with the following:
• Catch basin where water came in from the uphill neighbor’s property
• Retaining wall around the patio which doubled as a seat wall
• All downspouts and the catch basin piped underground to the county storm drain
• Building a slight center pitch into the patio to carry water to the county storm drain
landscape improvement I recently completed.
First Phase
The majority of the backyard was on top of a hill. In spite of the drainage problem the hillside created, the clients
still hoped for a patio instead of a deck because of the greater privacy it would give them. We solved the
drainage problem with the following:
• Catch basin where water came in from the uphill neighbor’s property
• Retaining wall around the patio which doubled as a seat wall
• All downspouts and the catch basin piped underground to the county storm drain
• Building a slight center pitch into the patio to carry water to the county storm drain
| Side of House From Two Different Views |
| Landscape design services for your home in Northern Virginia primarily serving Alexandria, Arlington, Falls Church, and Annandale with installation through Meadows Farms Landscaping |
| Catch Basin |
| Catch basin |
| Celtic Retaining/ Sitting Wall |
| Downspouts Piped Under Patio |