Shady urban redesign

The homeowners of this large urban yard dreamed of trading in their fully-mulched yard for a big child-friendly lawn and a low-maintenance garden.

The central round lawn is the focal point for this family. However, the edges have become lush stepping-stone paths, play spaces, and garden areas that complement this active family's style. Attractive wooden fences and trellises replaced chain link and created additional privacy. Shade-tolerant, low-maintenance shrubs and perennials provide color, and interest in each season