Designing for high altitude landscapes (8,600'). Undulating terrain, mountain views, lack of irrigation and how to deal with erosion keeps us on our toes with this property!
Project Details
LOCATION
Woodland Park, CO
COMPLETION
TBD
FEATURES
Slope erosion, perennial gardens, year-round interest, fire mitigation
Project Description
Client Needs
A functional landscape which requires thought into slope erosion, color in the spring and summer and safety from forest fires
tellUs Project Proposal
One of the primary concerns with this property is the issue of steep slopes and erosion from rainfall and snow melt. The front of the property is fairly level, however the rear of the property is quite another story. Installation of retaining walls filled with evergreen shrubs, xeric plants, ornamental grasses and perennials will aid in erosion concerns while adding color, texture and interest throughout the year. With a porch which wraps nearly the entire upper level of the house and the lower level opening up to the hillside, the garden levels can be appreciated from multiple views from the home.
