New Construction Landscaping

Project Description

After building their new home, Jake and Miranda Manske reached out to Western Landscape looking to transform their unfinished property into a beautiful and functional outdoor space.

The property had been left with rough grading from the original construction, piles of dirt, rocks, and overgrown weeds surrounding the house. With over an acre of land needing attention, the Manskes wanted to create an outdoor space that would complement their new home while addressing the grading and drainage challenges of the property.

Western’s designer and landscape architect, Johnathan Hodkiewicz, worked with the homeowners to develop a plan that would bring their ideas to life. After discussing different possibilities and making adjustments to the design, they settled on a plan that included three retaining walls, a paver patio, landscaping around the house, outdoor lighting, and extensive lawn grading.

The Project Manager and Site Foreman worked to bring the design to life. The crew constructed three retaining walls, installed the patio, and added landscape lighting to highlight the finished features. The retaining walls, in particular, became a standout feature of the property, with built-in lighting creating a beautiful appearance after dark.

Throughout the installation, the crew encountered a few challenges, including underground utility lines that required adjustments to the retaining wall layouts. The rocky conditions also required bringing in over two hundred cubic yards of fresh topsoil to establish the lawn. Careful attention was given to grading the property to direct water away from the home and prevent future drainage issues.

Despite these challenges, the project moved smoothly through the design and installation process, allowing the crew to meet the homeowners’ goal of having the work completed by mid-summer.

Jake and Miranda were thrilled with the results, even receiving compliments and inquiries from neighbors before the project was finished. We enjoyed working with them throughout the process and are proud to have helped turn their property into an outdoor space they can enjoy for years to come.