When the owners of this Crescent Street property purchased this home, it had been converted into a 2-family residence with driveways on either side. They restored the property to a single family home, and Paradise City Landscape Design redesigned the outdoor patio to create a scenic overlook to the lower gardens. A custom railing reflects […]
The outdoor backyard space of this hillside property presented an opportunity for the owners to create a secluded and unexpected retreat. The new 3-season porch offers views overlooking the two Goshen stone patios, which invite the owners to enjoy the dappled light in a cool, shady environment. The meandering Goshen paths are planted with moss […]
This mid-20th century contemporary home features a steep hillside garden in the backyard, with the stone patio space doubling as a catch basin for rainwater from the overhanging roof. Built in the 1950’s, the aged landscape had degraded to the point where a new scheme was needed. Paradise City Landscape Design created a design which […]
The owners of this woodland property wanted a more comfortable arrival sequence to their home. On a hillside, the original front porch and Goshen steps created a massive trek to get to the owners’ front door…. not a very welcoming gesture. Paradise City Landscape Design teamed up with Kuhn Riddle Architects of Amherst and Lee […]
Paradise City Landscape Design created a layered planting scheme in the backyard where the owner of this property added a year-round sunroom. The expansive glass panels create the sensation of being outside while being inside with views all around. The outdoor patio provides a secluded respite where the owner enjoys the soft bubbling sound of […]
Paradise City Landscape Design worked closely with the owners of this nestled arts and crafts house to site their residence on a wooded lot on Baker Hill. Working with the contractor/architect during the new construction, Paradise City Landscape Design developed a full site plan. The landscape installation was completed over several years, with the Goshen […]
The owner of this Northampton home completed a major renovation to update the 40’s ranch style house into a contemporary residence. To complete the renovation, Paradise City Landscape Design proposed a serenity garden featuring a series of garden spaces and paths for walking, gathering, and contemplation. The haphazard front entrance and arrival was completely redesigned […]
The owners of this Northampton property were experiencing a significant water erosion problem and water in their basement. Paradise City Landscape Design proposed a solution which combines a swale with a beautiful walk through a shaded perennial garden. The swale collects the rainwater runoff from the roof, guiding the water down the slope to the back […]
The owner of this 6-acre property in Florence was interested in creating fun outdoor play spaces for her children. The property is a double lot, with a spring-fed pond and wetland on the northern parcel, with the residence located on the southern parcel. Paradise City Landscape developed a master plan, which included: • The Discovery Garden, […]
The mixed shrubs at the front of this business were fully matured and required a high degree of annual maintenance. The owner was interested in a fresh, new look, and decided to replace the plantings in their entirety. Paradise City Landscape Design proposed to add trees to the front plantings to add stature to offset the […]
The residence for this Belchertown property was newly constructed in 1999, with the first phase of landscaping completed in 2004. Phase I included the Goshen stone patio and retaining wall off the living room, with views into the surrounding woodland. A staircase of gentle steps leads to the lawn below, and invites further exploration. The […]
The owners of this property commissioned a piece of art to be displayed in their backyard. They were interested in a place where it could be enjoyed outside as well as seen from inside their home. Paradise City Landscape Design proposed a sculpture garden, featuring a swirling Goshen stone walkway that wound about the sculpture. […]
The owners of this Beacon Street home had long wanted a Goshen stone patio beneath the shade of their great sugar maple. Their wooden deck was too small for a comfortable gathering space, and they wanted to be more in their back yard. Paradise City Landscape Design removed the lower step of the existing deck and […]
The owner of this Haydenville business was interested in establishing a DIY exercise business. Paradise City Landscape Design prepared the site plan used in the Planning Board review process. The plan created a new design for parking, with a welcoming arrival patio and planted gathering alcove near the entrance. The plant palette included a unique […]
The owners of this residential property returned home one day to find that the local town was removing the mature and ancient hemlocks along the street. Prior to removal of the vegetation, the jumble of evergreens totally blocked the views from the street to the house. The unexpected removal created a real opportunity, and the […]
Paradise City Landscape Design proposed a mixed tree and shrub planting to work with the earthen berm in screening this Leeds residence from the street. The owners were interested in plantings that functionally provided some privacy, but also texture, color and winter interest. When the owners built their house, the front yard trees were buried in […]
The plantings in the front of this residence were awkward is shape, size and form, and the owner wanted a more welcoming feeling. Paradise City Landscape Design proposed trees to the front plantings to add stature to offset the imposing facade of the building. The elevation design drawings enabled the owner to visualize the improvement that […]
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