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Above: The retaining wall helped solve a problem with flooding, and also gave the backyard a homey, "curbside" feeling, Todd said. Left: The patio was built with random, rectilinear 4" bluestone pavers. The fireplace was made with quarried stone, with a firebrick box inside. A custom built copper cap was made for the top of the fireplace, manufactured by Mike Hakans, of Cedar Construction, Pine Bush, N.Y. The homeowner purchased the umbrella, the furniture and the umbrella stand. Shrubs included Annabelle, endless summer, Tardiva and oakleaf hydrangeas, winter gem boxwood, Korean and Marie's Doublefile viburnum, and native and PJM hybrid rhododendron. Below: A bicycle shed replicated the style and structure of the home and was a nice backyard addition. The shed was custom built by Bob Kiefer, of Decks by Kiefer, Martinsville, N.J. Perennials in the back yard include blue monkshood, Lady's Mantle, September Charm anemone, pink astilbe, Japanese painted fern, Jack Frost Siberian bugloss, corydalis, bright pink coneflower, hellebore, variegated Solomon's Seal, Christmas fern, May Night meadow sage and lamb's ear. 16 LC DBM soned landscaping and masonry professionals could over- come," Todd said. On top of this, a large vein of granite was discovered on the whole slope. "We had to bust out the granite — four days to do so — with a huge jackhammer on an excavator," Todd said. Hardscape features included an enlarged bluestone patio broken up into living and dining areas, an outdoor fireplace and retaining stone wall complete with lighting, both custom- designed and built. A bicycle shed that replicated the style and structure of the home was also installed, as well as a bluestone walkway to en- hance the design and architecture of the home. The retaining wall took care of both the drainage and ero- sion issues, and also added a sort of "curbside" appeal to the backyard, Todd said. A drainage system was also custom designed for the home to solve the ongoing flooding issues. This included leveling the lawn to spur good drainage, and making it so it would serve as a play area for children as well. A brand new irrigation system to make water maintenance easier, and new trees, shrubs, plants and flowers completed the landscaping plan for this home. DBM LC (Continued from page 14)