MERION station rear YARD
A COZY YARD IN MERION STATION WAS RENOVATED TO MAKE MORE FUNCTIONAL FOR THE NEW HOMEOWNERS.
REPLACING AN OUTDATED DECK WITH A BLUESTONE PATIO AND LUSH NATIVE PLANTINGS CREATED AN OUTDOOR ROOM THAT WORKS FOR RELAXING AND ENTERTAINING IN ALL SEASONS.
Sketching Ideas for a backyard getaway
Existing conditions are ready for renovation
Clearing the site
Preparing the space
Piecing together natural bluestone
A bluestone patio, one piece at a time
Cutting bluestone pieces for a tight fit
Checking placement of natural bluestones
A finished patio, ready for entertaining guests
A pergola wrapped with lights and native Coral Honeysuckle frames the space
Managing plantings as Purple Beauty Phlox comes into bloom
Gorgeous color as creeping phlox tumbles onto the bluestone patio
Native perennials like Purple Beauty Phlox in bloom and Husker Red Penstemon make a nice spring combination.
A bluestone path leads to the patio and table for nighttime entertaining
Native Coral Honeysuckle climbs the pergola
The beautiful blooms on this native Coral Honeysuckle are a major attraction for hummingbirds
Bright flowers cover this native Coral Honeysuckle for most of the year.
A perfect backyard space to relax at night
It all starts with an idea. Hand rendered sketches are a great way to explore design ideas.
Bringing a design idea to life