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Landscaping in Birmingham, Michigan

Posted by landscapeartisan on November 6, 2009

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A backyard porch built from Brussels Blocks.

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Landscaping in Highland, Michigan

Posted by landscapeartisan on November 6, 2009

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A backyard patio built with Belgarde ‘Arbel’ concrete pavers and trimmed in brick pavers.

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A custom built wood pergola for the backyard patio.

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Landscaping in Franklin Michigan

Posted by landscapeartisan on September 29, 2009

Photos of a recent project we completed in Franklin, Michigan. Bob Porter designed this wonderful backyard oasis. We custom designed and built the pond, waterfall, flagstone patio and plantings. We used natural stone and ‘Lilac New York Blue’ flagstone in the patio seating area.

Special Kudos to our foreman, Chad King, on his exceptional work building this beautiful pond!!

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Brick Patio in Ypsilanti

Posted by landscapeartisan on September 29, 2009

Here are photos of a recently completed brick paver job in Ypsilanti.

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Landscaping in Royal Oak, Michigan

Posted by landscapeartisan on June 25, 2009

These photos were taken by Mark Kelly of a project we recently completed in Royal Oak, Michigan.

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Landscaping in Ortonville, Michigan

Posted by landscapeartisan on June 17, 2009

We did this job last fall, but the photos we just took.

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Side of the house brick walk

 

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Landscaping in Oxford, Michigan

Posted by landscapeartisan on May 14, 2009

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We just completed this fire pit with a sitting wall in Oxford, Michigan.  The customer also chose to install outdoor lighting underneath the seat and each pier will get one light facing the patio.

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The inlay was added to enhance an existing patio. Enhancing existing elements is one way to spruce up your landscape while containing costs in a tight economy.

 

 

 

 

 

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This fire pit is perfect for entertaining, night and day.

 
Can you imagine having the family and friends over, the kids are
roasting marshmallows (with adult assistance) and the adults are enjoying good food and conversation.
Doesn’t that sound like a wonderful staycation?
 
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