Sometimes we get lucky and a great client just falls into our lap. The client of note was referred to us by the architect who designed their newly remodeled lakeside cabin. Their landscape was basically a blank slate: mostly lawn, some old trees, and some weeds. They had a list of goals for the site, which is always helpful, because it gives us something concrete to work with, and it shows the client's investment in the project. In addition, they had roughly drafted a concept plan for the site, which I use, along with the architect's complete site plan and a set of photos to create the following design.
The criteria for the design included:
- Screening from their neighbor
- Privacy from the road
- Prairie-like species
- Inclusion of a fruit orchard somewhere
- Open views to the lake
Though I haven't yet visited the site, I'm excited because it's on a lake and the soil is sandy, a nice change from the usual clay. I hope to be part of the install crew, because, did I mention the lake and the sandy soil? Except for the likelihood of compaction around the construction zone of the house, the conditions seem pretty great to me.
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