Sandy Residence

Scope of Work

Natural Stone Waterfall & Water Feature

• Built a custom multi-tier waterfall from locally sourced natural sandstone, cascading through several drops into a lower catch basin as the backyard's centerpiece.
• Installed a recirculating pump system, basin, and concealed plumbing for continuous, quiet water flow throughout the season.
• Set the waterfall into a planted slope with boulders and groundcover so it reads as a natural part of the wooded lot rather than a built feature.

Paver Patio & Gazebo

• Laid a curved paver patio with built-in seating areas, shaped to follow the natural contours of the lot and the mature trees.
• Set a white gazebo nestled among the existing oaks and pines as a shaded destination and focal point at the rear of the yard.
• Connected the patio, gazebo, and home with clean paver transitions for an easy flow between gathering areas.

Stonework, Steps & Pathways

• Constructed natural stone steps and boulder retaining walls to manage the grade changes across the wooded lot and create usable terraced levels.
• Installed flagstone-and-gravel pathways winding through the garden to connect the waterfall, patio, and gazebo.
• Placed accent boulders and stone detailing throughout to reinforce the natural, established character of the landscape.

Plantings & Finishing Details

• Added a vine-covered arbor and layered plantings of shade-tolerant perennials, shrubs, and groundcover suited to the tree canopy.
• Preserved and worked around the mature oaks and pines to keep the lot's wooded, private feel intact.
• Installed irrigation and low-voltage lighting across the pathways, waterfall, and gazebo for evening ambiance and easy upkeep.

Results

• Private Wooded Retreat: The waterfall, gazebo, and stonework transform the backyard into a secluded, resort-like escape within the mature tree canopy.
• Natural Integration: Sandstone, boulders, and flagstone pathways blend the new construction seamlessly into the established wooded lot.
• Functional Terracing: Stone steps and boulder retaining walls turn the lot's grade changes into usable, connected outdoor spaces.
• Year-Round Character: Shade-adapted plantings, the vine-covered arbor, and evening lighting keep the landscape inviting through every season.