Holcomb Residence Landscape Design
Designed by Betsy Kopshina Schulz and Wendy Austin
Landscape Contractor: Fred Angiano

The homeowners wanted a creative, kid-friendly landscape for their 18,000 sq. ft. lot. With this direction Betsy and Wendy created an arts & crafts inspired landscape to compliment the house of the same style. In the end they came up with highly creative and practical design solutions for each area of the landscape.

They designed a kids paradise including;

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(1) An interactive multimedia retaining wall to greet large and small visitors

(2,3) Sidewalks that double as skateboard paths

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(4) A 5 foot climbing wall that also retains the soil and supports a patio

(5,6) Dry river beds with rock paths for exploring the dense plantings

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(7) One river bed leads to a secret sand box under the craftsman inspired tree house

(8,9) Two small storage units for toys and playing

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(10) 4 kids sized garden beds

(11,12) and grassy areas for baseball, football, tag and picnicking

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There are many grown-up areas too which include:

(13,14) Trellises for wisteria and passion vine

(15) A patio with two fountains for soothing dining

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(16) An outdoor shower clad with original arts and crafts tiles

(17) A basket ball game for boys of all ages

(18) Large driveway with pebbled seeded through for a natural look

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(19) A creative privacy fence and gates to frame the house and garden