Nick Williams Designs Landscaping, Paver and Retaining Wall Contractor Tarzana, California, CA


URBAN OASIS
We are so delighted to have this landscape design featured in Sunset Magazine's August 2002 issue! This design was also featured in The L.A. Times, March 22, 2001 "Turning Lifestyles Inside Out" Awarded the Sunset Western Garden Design Award The clients of this West Los Angeles home wanted their backyard to be an oasis they could escape to. However, there were two major design challenges: the space was quite small and flat (40x50') and towering highrises loomed above it. An illusion of space was created with curving walkways, sculpted topography, and a variety of plantings. Other features include: a fish pond near a large outdoor fireplace with a covered natural stone patio. A firepit, built in BBQ, rose and herb gardens, lush plantings, and a wall fountain were all added to create this urban oasis.

The goal was to create the illusion of being in a private, spacious garden, in spite of being located in the middle of a metropolis.

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Multiple levels with meandering pathways were created to make the space feel much larger.

A small stream flows into a fish pond from an elevated spa surrounded by manufactured boulders.

Dense plantings assure privacy in this arbor covered, sunny corner.

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