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Category: Landscape Installations
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May 5, 2017
Happy Cinco de Mayo!
Foam Brewers is celebrating one year in business! We are installing an irregular stone walkway and patio that reflects the mood of the interior. The patio will be used as an outdoor bar. Once plantings and a trellis are installed, this bar/brewery will have a great outdoor space to be enjoyed by happy customers....
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March 17, 2017
Tree Planting Depth
The depth in which a tree is planted is very important to the tree’s future health. If a tree gets planted too deeply, such as in image A, it can die. A tree should be planted so that the root flare is just above the ground’s surface. The root flare is where the roots move...
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December 2, 2016
Champlain Lake Barn
Some of our crew is working on a new project, a barn on the lake! Monolithic natural cleft bluestone slabs are being used to create walkways and patios that match the large scale of the property. Sod will be installed in the joints to create a rustic informal look. Our masons also masterfully pieced together...
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October 14, 2016
Big Littleton Fall Foliage
We’re almost a month into Fall and this hilltop home in New Hampshire is looking even more fabulous with foliage! In these photos you can see how a landscape changes not only with the season but also with time of day; here at Landshapes we’re always considering how our work will look year round in...
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October 7, 2016
Morrisville Property Check In!
Remember this Morrisville home? We finished this project in July and recently went back to check how things were doing, and they look great! The lawn is lush and the plants are already filling in the space! We’re so happy to have been able to give this client a beautiful outdoor living space that can...
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September 9, 2016
Big Littleton Project Continued!
Here are some more photos of the Littleton project! Grand views and a grand house inspired us for this massive landscape/hardscape design. Now our installation gets to be the foundation of many memories to come! Once the plants grow and patio furniture is laid out this outdoor living space will have a complete and cozy...
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September 6, 2016
Big Littleton Project Complete!
This big Littleton project is DONE! Here are some photos of the wet bar, swimming pool and patio. As you may recall, there is much more! Keep your eye out for more pictures of the completed project that will be posted later this week!...
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August 30, 2016
Private School Progress
Work has been underway at Eaglebrook School! Our crew is installing custom cut granite steps from Vermont Stone Art LLC which are being set in mortar from SPEC MIX, Inc. Trees from Select Horticulture in Lancaster, Massachusetts and Amherst Nurseries are being put in using planting soil mix from Agresource Inc....
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August 18, 2016
UVM Alumni House
The University of Vermont Alumni House was built in 1892 and is 18,000 square feet. Recently a 2,600 square foot addition was put on and we were hired to do the landscaping. Around the addition we installed bluestone mortared patios and stair treads as well as granite steps. We also did a brick paver patio...
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August 15, 2016
Our Work Ends As School Nears!
Work at Champlain College is almost complete! We put in English Edge Heavy clay pavers from Pine Hall where giant concrete slabs used to be and installed some plantings. The colors of the pavers are Buff and Rose which compliment the surrounding plants and buildings. With the new CCM building looking great it was time...
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August 11, 2016
New House Near The Lake
After finishing construction of their house, these clients came to us for an outdoor living space that would complete their new home. With random pattern bluestone patios and fieldstone steps we were able to connect multiple access points along the back side of the house. Lights are integrated into the stone walls for a cozier...
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August 1, 2016
Big Littleton Project Continued!
Things are moving right along with this big Littleton project! The massive waterfall is running and the sunken bar is taking its shape! We cannot wait until all the finishing touches are done and everything comes together! Every week the landscape gets more and more impressive which is very rewarding for the crew who has...
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