Hardscapes

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High cascade granite outcroppings set for Savage Landscape on Port Gamble Bay project.

 

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Residence at Mud Bay in Olympia prior to services by Aspen,LLC  shown in top photo. Bottom photo shows design elements provided by Aspen after implementation which include, brick soldier course on driveway, gate columns , and CMU retaining walls with brick caps.    We also provided the client with a basic planting plan, nursery stock, and laborers to implement project.                                                                                 

 

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Mud Bay project retaining walls and driveway prior to planting.

 

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Upper picture shows newly constructed CMU walls, concrete steps, radius bench, and brick caps at backfill phase. These structures manage steep slopes on water side of house, all designed by Aspen, LLC.  Lower picture shows area planted and ready for lawn.

 

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Upper picture shows careful placement of reclaimed old growth ceder board for bridge at privately owned community park on Bainbridge Island Washington for Savage Plants & Landscape. Lower picture shows same bridge as part of developed landscape in park. Aspen also assisted Savage Plants & Landscape with large rock placement adjacent to bridge.

 

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Large rock placement on residential custom home project in Shoreline Washington for Schultz-Miller construction.

 

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Previous photos show step by step process for construction of a elaborate water feature on Fowl Weather Bluff in Hansville Washington for Savage Plants & Landscape. Aspen provided soil excavation, large boulder placement as well as on top of liner boulder placement.

 

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Excavation for residential water feature in Hansville Washington for Savage Plants & Landscape. Project also included careful boulder placement over 30 mil. poly liner.

 

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Upper and lower pictures show outcropping boulder placement by Aspen on a project for Savage Plants & Landscape. Placement in this fashion is key in managing many severely slopped areas.

 

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Upper and lower pictures show how stone of various kinds can be used to both manage slopes, increase usable space, manage storm drain water while enhancing aesthetic appeal of a landscape. Aspen constructed soil shaping, rock placement, stream bed, patio, and fire pit shown above.
 

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Upper and lower pictures highlight the interest of mounding, rock outcroppings, gravel patio, and fire pit to what was a flat area. All these features constructed by Aspen.

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Four pictures above show how hardscape features and creative grading can manage steep site conditions to accommodate usability and interesting landscape features for active garden enthusiasts such as the owner of this home on Bainbridge Island, Washington.  Aspen provided all site work for home construction and landscape features including rock placement and topsoil import.

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Simple rock wall in Hansville, Washington installed by Aspen.

 

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Properly installed ecology block retaining wall installed by Aspen in Kingston, Washington prior to backfill. Notice reinforced concrete footing.  This wall is a economical way to manage slopes where a more commercial look is acceptable.

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Assisting Kingbridge Construction, a local concrete flatwork contractor, Aspen graded, set rocks, provided topsoil and gravel to finish a elaborate stamped driveway band project.
 
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Another view highlighting how concrete bands with 3/4″ clean crushed granite can be utilized for a appealing driveway.
 
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Two tier basalt rock wall, Keyport Washington