Wathen

For the Wathen project, we transformed the backyard into a level, welcoming space for the homeowner's grandkids to play while providing a serene landscape for the whole family.
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We began by building a steel box beneath the lawn to re-level the yard, then connected the house to the lawn with a Leuder stone patio.
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The family wanted a mix of Charlottesville charm and Texas style. To blend these influences, we used dwarf palmettos, soft giant leopard plants, lamb's ear, and structured boxwoods—small for borders and large for definition.
 
Adding steel accents and native Austin plants like horsetail reed, we softened the brickwork with silver palmettos and Nelly Stevens holly.