November 28, 2018
Backyard Oasis
What better way to develop a large parcel of land. This family was looking to cohesively capture fun activities at home providing an oasis for both children and adults alike.
Landscape Architect: Allan Schraufnagel
Location: Mequon
Client Need
Pond reconstruction, extensive berm screening and complete site landscape development.
Inspiration
A large residential site that needed professional design to pull all of the landscape elements and needs of the client together.
Favorite Element
Multi-purpose elevated pond peninsula that serves as a focal point, jump-off platform and a three hole putting green.
Biggest Challenge
Dewatering a pond with shallow ground water, which had an inflow of more than 700 gallons per minute, making pond excavation and shaping difficult.
Proudest Accomplishment
Continuing to move forward with additional phases of the project and having great germination of 10-15 acres of grass seed.
Tough Moment
Unexpected ground water affecting the allee of maple trees along both sides of the entry drive.
Fond Memory
Very pleased client, a beautiful project.