Before (left) Back of house shows rocky cliff sloping down to proposed patio level.

After (right) Two levels of perennial gardens were made by constructing a natural stone retaining wall at the end of a large patio.

Before (left) Steep bank between two levels in back yard, partial shade exposure.

After (right) Transitional bank between upper and lower levels planted with deer-proof dead nettle (lamium maculatum ssp.), fern and hosta.

Before (left) Back of house with existing terrace.

After (right) Extended terrace, doubled in size, with potted Japanese Snowbell and perennial garden.

Before (left) Entrance to large estate with 2 large pillars and post and rail fence.

After (right) Adirondack type fencing on natural stone knee-walls with pillars. A call box for entry is located in the first pillar to the left.