Landscape Design Port Jefferson NY - Ways Masonry Can Be Used to Create a Tranquil Landscape
If the state of the world has you longing for a simpler life, you’re not alone. In this post we’ll explore 4 ways masonry can be used to create a tranquil landscape design in Port Jefferson, NY. These ideas will help you create a backyard retreat that will soothe your senses and rejuvenate you every day.
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More Privacy
A true retreat is private. If your backyard is open to the neighbors, it might be time to add elements that make your outdoor living spaces more secluded.
Privacy fencing is one way to add a feeling of seclusion. But instead of an endless brown or white privacy fence (which can end up feeling like a box), you could separate individual privacy fence panels with masonry pillars. This approach will give your backyard a more elegant look; and it’s an opportunity to add landscape lighting along the perimeter of your backyard to add safety and ambience after dark.
Adding trees is another way to increase privacy. Ground-level privacy isn’t enough, since most suburban homes are two stories. A canopy of trees will add seclusion without creating a boxed-in feeling. Trees can be surrounded by masonry seat walls; this creates a park-like atmosphere that lets you sit in quiet contemplation among the trees, as spirit moves you.
A chic way to increase privacy around a seating or dining area is to install a water wall supported by masonry pillars. The sights and sounds of water flowing over a vertical glass, metal, or masonry surface is mesmerizing!
Separate Spaces
Sometimes, you need “me time.” Raised masonry planters are an effortless way to separate outdoor living spaces into “rooms” where you can retreat with a good book. Fill the planters with billowing ornamental grasses, boxwoods, cedars, or add a trellis and fill the planter with climbing roses or clematis.
Low seat walls also add to the tranquility of a space. Clutter creates chaos, but people need a place to sit, and seat walls do the job while also offering a spot to place colorful planters. Seat walls positioned around a patio help define the space and make it feel cozier.
Water
Water is one of the most essential elements of a serene backyard retreat. To add the sound of moving water, you could opt for a rustic waterfall, chic water wall, or a modern fountain. Or, you may prefer the tranquility of a reflecting pool. Even a tiny bubbler fountain can make a world of difference in washing away sounds of traffic and neighbors.
Achieve the look you want with masonry. The materials you choose could include natural stone, manufactured stone (concrete wall veneers), or poured concrete - or a mix of these materials. We are water feature specialists, so give us a call to talk about ideas!
Planters
Gardening is good for the soul. But, in-ground gardens require a lot of bending and kneeling, and it’s easy for weeds to gain a foothold. Raised masonry plant beds offer a stylish solution. Raised masonry planters can give you a place to sit while gardening, or just to hang out alongside fragrant flowers.
They could be a wonderful alternative to labor-intensive lawns, too. Consider several smaller masonry planters, either together in a dedicated garden area, or sprinkled throughout the landscape. One planter could be a small pollinator garden; another for aromatic herbs; another for vegetables; and another for flowers.
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