Above: After Hurricane Sandy took out some of their large trees, these New Jersey
homeowners took the opportunity to redesign their backyard, including creating a path to
connect the driveway to the yard, remodeling and extending the deck, and creating a patio
area for lounging and entertaining.
Top, Right: Approximately 90 tons of Indian Hill boulders were brought in to create a
terraced area leading from the yard space up to the house. These two 80' long boulder
walls brought the grade up by 8' and used over 600 yards of fill soils.
Middle: The patio area, a space designed for lounging and entertaining, features lounge
chairs and an umbrella as well as a seat wall. Techo Bloc pavers in shale grey and
onyx black pave the patio area. The 20" stone seat/retaining wall supports shrubs and
perennials in the small garden area. The grass in the foreground is bluegrass turf.
Bottom: A walkway from the front to the back yard was constructed out of shale grey,
onyx black and Champlain grey pavers. The steps are 12"x48" chiseled edge Bluestone
treads. The township where this residence is located has a 15 percent impervious
coverage maximum, challenging Epic Land Design's creativity and planning. This 15
percent encompasses the deck, walkways, and patio. The homeowners already owned the
barbecue in the upper patio area.
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