From concept to impeccable creation and aftercare, McHale Landscape Design is known for extraordinary residential gardens, pools and outdoor living areas.

While renovating their contemporary residence, homeowners tapped McHale to conceive and implement a luxurious, modern backyard living space. The wish list included a patio, swimming pool, spa, fireplace, grilling station and privacy from neighboring homes. The landscape is anchored by a vanishing-edge pool with a grand fireplace at one end. A spa and water feature are integrated into the pool scape, where a patio of silver travertine and bluestone and a built-in grill promote entertaining. The home’s approach features two arrival courts, and pathways boast hand-chiseled, gauged-flagstone steps; the same flagstone caps the retaining walls. McHale orchestrated plantings, including screening trees that were installed early so they’d have time to establish privacy as they matured during hardscape construction. Irrigation and lighting systems are also part of the design.

DESIGN FEATURES

• The main arrival court features flagstone set on a thick concrete slab to withstand vehicular traffic
• A family driveway entrance is a convenient setup area during large events
• A glass-tile water wall offers soothing sound and movement
• The outdoor fireplace is a focal point year-round

McHale Landscape Design
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