Blog
Tag: Stone Steps
-
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...
READ MORE -
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...
READ MORE -
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...
READ MORE -
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...
READ MORE -
July 28, 2016
Job Site ’97
Landshapes has been designing and providing landscapes and hardscapes for over 24 years! We’ve done work throughout Vermont, as well as in New Hampshire, New York and Massachusetts. We do more than just plants, pools and patios; we create family spaces, conversation pieces, entertainment areas, and smiles. We do what it takes to make our...
READ MORE -
July 12, 2016
Big Littleton Project Update!
We’re making progress on the big Littleton project! Last you saw we were putting in granite pavers and plants in the front, now we’re working on the back side of the house with amazing views! The massive waterfall is dug and the stone slab stairs that run along it are set! The hole for the...
READ MORE -
June 28, 2016
Walkway Rehab
These clients had existing precast steps leading to their home that were pushing down on their walkway which caused it to crack and lift up. We got rid of and replaced the problem steps and redid the walkway. Now they have an entryway with smooth stone and clean lines that is more welcoming to visitors....
READ MORE -
June 20, 2016
Installation for Failing Hillside is Complete!
If you take a look back at our previous blog post, “Failing Hillside“, you can see just how far we’ve come! Even when you look at the “Failing Hillside Update!” it was hard to visualize how things would end up looking. But now here it is! Installation is complete and all that’s left is for...
READ MORE -
June 10, 2016
Failing Hillside Update!
This hillside was a waste of space and impossible to maintain. We cut it back and added some support in order to make it safer and more functional for the cleints. The difference is already amazing, but it will be even greater once the plantings are in!...
READ MORE -
May 20, 2016
Failing Hillside
This client had a failing hillside. It was nearly impossible and dangerous to try to mow because of how steep it was, and it was taking up usable space. The slope extended right up to the back of the house leaving the client without much of a back yard. We were able to turn the...
READ MORE -
May 16, 2016
Little Fenway Gets a Facelift
August 12-14, 2016, marks the 15th year when friends of the Travis Roy Foundation will meet at Little Fenway in Essex, Vermont, to have a backyard WIFFLE Ball tournament. The Travis Roy foundation focuses on shortening the path to a cure for spinal cord injuries and helping spinal cord injured survivors who are in need...
READ MORE -
April 21, 2016
Project Update!
This customer had a 20-year-old landscape that was not well maintained and had failing masonry work. We installed a mortared core wall that will last for hundreds of years, an expansive patio for entertaining friends and family and a 300,000BTU fire pit for roasting marshmallows and taking the chill out of the cool Vermont evenings....
READ MORE