Alderwood Landscaping | Backyard Resort Living

Jan 2014

This modern project began with some creative ideas to blend the landscape with the ultra-modern home. Our landscape architect worked closely with the homeowner to build a custom design that involved a "floating concrete" walkway over a new formal water feature. Rows of ornamental grasses and columnar teees help frame the architecture and lend to the modern / geometric feel of the residence. A dry-creek-bed runs underneath a staircase that leads to the back yard where a fire pit is the primary centerpiece. Again in the back yard, ornamental grasses line the foundation wall of the home, and help define the space. A gas fire pit area on the back hillside makes an excellent centerpiece for the large back yard. The secondary areas of the back yard are framed by a low-growing native grass mix that will bend with the wind late in the year. A natural granite boulder staircase connects the residence with the road below, and a garden area with corten steel raised planter beds flanks the home on the south. At the end of the day, this modern home deserved a landscape to compliment the unique character it brings to the neighborhood. Our creative use of plantings, rock work, night lighting, moving water, and fire helped to round-out the project and put the finishing touches on this amazing project.

$150k

Spokane, WA

Jun 2013

This project involved a transformation of a back-yard over-looking a private golf course in Spokane. Our process began with designing a new deck area, outdoor kitchen, custom gunite water feature, fire pit area, hot tub / lounge patio, and connection to front yard. Under the direction of our landscape architect, our crew artfully placed boulders to retain soil, created new living terraces, re-shaped the back yard, created privacy with plantings and re-worked the deck area outside the back door. Truly an amazing outdoor oasis / resort right outside our client's back door.

$135k

Spokane, WA

Jun 2010

This uniuqe landscape includes a custom gunite swimming pool with laminar jets, stamped concrete pool deck, granite boulder retaining walls, custom cedar pergola, small gunite water feature, tiki torches, layered hillside plantings, and sod / lawn areas. A level terrace was created for the swimming pool by calculating cut and fill, and establishing grades through the use of boulder retaining walls. The pool was installed by a local pool builder, and the landscape was then completed to compliment the built elements on-site.

$250k

Spokane, WA

Jun 2010

This multi-phase project included several landscape elements during the evolution of the property and home. The property includes two custom gunite water features (one next to a gas fire pit, one adjacent to the front door, visible as guests approach the home). Open park-like lawn areas help to soften the front yard and allow for yard games. The terraced back yard slopes down to the Spokane River, and includes various outdoor seating areas, a second fire pit (over-looking the river), paver pathways, low voltage night lighting, natural boulder staircases, and layered plantings. Additional phases included paver walkways, perimeter privacy plantings, and landscaping of a neighboring property. Thanks to our wonderful clients who have given us the opportunity to work with them to develop this amazing property on the river.

$250k

Spokane Valley, WA

Jun 2010

This project began careful site-planning and creative landscape design techniques to develop a custom design for the property. Under the guidance of our landscape architect, our crew installed a series of cascading waterfalls, meandering creeks, and relaxing pools of water. the unique water feature culminates in a large koi pond, then is re-circulated. Below the koi pond, the water appears to spill into a custom gunite swimming pool (although the water is actually kept separate). Lush plantings, amazing lawn areas, and creative boulder placements help to frame this amazing property.

$500k

Coeur D Alene, ID

Oct 2007

Twiggs Bistro & Martini Bar in Wandemere, WA is defined by it's unique architecture & styling, it's great food & drink menu, and of-course it's one-of-a-kind patio. During the development phase of this project, Alderwood was brought-in to oversee design and construction of a custom centerpiece for the high-end commercial development. The design involved an expansive man-made lake including multiple focal-point water features with cascading water to combat traffic noise from nearby highway 395. The design team also included bermed planting beds with carefully placed plantings to filter views to the highway. During the summer of 2007, Alderwood's team of construction experts built the lake and surrounding landscaping to compliment the development. Twiggs Bistro's patio on the south end of the lake is one of the best locations to appreciate the scope of the project. The amazing waterfalls, lake, and surrounding landscaping make the patio a hot-spot on summer afternoons. The amazing windows on the north end of Twiggs also allow for excellent views of the flowing water from the comfort of their interior dining areas. Unlike much of our work that sits in our client's back yards (hidden from public view), this project is proudly on display and is an excellent representation of the type of amazing water features our team designs & builds all over the Northwest.

$650k

Spokane, WA

Jul 2006

Alderwood was brought-in to develop and execute a plan to beautify this high-end commercial development. The design included multiple centerpiece waterfalls combined with lodge-style landscaping to compliment the architecture of the development. As construction began, our team of experts coordinated with multiple subcontractors and balanced a complex job site while building the unique water features that provide a dynamic focal point for the development.

$300

Hayden, ID

May 2023

After completing an interior renovation that included an exterior expansion, these clients were ready for us to install a brand-new landscape area. Focusing on a bold, contemporary style to match the aesthetic of the home, our designers got right to work creating an entire outdoor living space. The homeowners wanted to better use their outdoor space to feel like an extension of their home with several separate lounge and entertaining spaces. While they desired to keep the lawn for their kids, they also wanted to ensure there were enough private areas for adults. While these factors are typical for an Alderwood project, the challenges of this landscape made the final design incredibly unique. Rather quickly, our design team learned that a large septic system ran right underneath most of the backyard. Coordinating with city workers, the building architect, and the clients, our landscape architect crafted a unique design that worked around the drain constraints and accomplished each desire on the clients' list. The final project includes a large outdoor structure with space for cooking, a swim spa, two fire pit lounge areas, and several privacy plantings. The entire project was constructed to allow easy visibility of the children playing or swimming while also offering separate "rooms" for outdoor entertaining. Our clients are thrilled with the results and the opportunity to host many gatherings - both indoors and out!

Woodinville, WA

Jun 2010

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Spokane, WA