Auto Cad Comes Into My Life

Hummingbirds are missing from my Florida home but once I get the exterior painted I plan on putting up a couple of feeders.

These two morning doves were hatched and raised on the top corner of our hurricane shutters, this is the second nest that we have had this year.  The neighbor has the same event, these birds are very adaptable, certainly urban dwellers, guess if they can do it so can I.

Somebody Really Liked Stone

Currently I am wrapping up a proposal for this home in Englewood, the new owners liked some of the ideas the ex home owner had but upgrades are definitely needed.  The roadside facelift will include palms, bird of paradise, dwarf allamada and tropical appeal.

Putting Green

This never used putting green will give way to a fabulous paver patio that will include a pond, firepit, designer block seating benches and a oversize planter.

Existing Pond

The ponds that are currently in the back yard have a certain amount of charm and even a few fishes, but the construction technique was not very professional.   A pond expert will be installing the new pond and even managing the old fish during construction.  This site will be filled and compacted and the new pond location will afford a view virtually from every location,  it will be very sleek and set into the paver patio.

Current Gazebo

Proposed Pavilion 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The new pavilion will be 14 x 28' with a aluminum peaked roof, paver floor and a 3 x 8' granite serving table perched upon three Tremron block pillars, can't wait to see it complete.  The resident chef is picking out the grill which will tuck nicely behind the table.  I hope to be invited to the first BBQ.

Survey/Site Plan

Most projects start with the survey or site plan that are required for any construction.  If I get lucky the customer still has a site plan or if it is new construction one is obtained from the builder.  These plans are generally on a very small scale 1'=20' for function the plan is usually blown up to a larger scale, 1'=10' for many projects and even 1'=4' for smaller areas.

The next step is the actual creation of the lay out and selection of the plant material.  This process takes the most time and it is very important to continually work with the customer to assure you meeting their needs and style.  Outdoor living spaces are very personalized these days, there are just so many options and ideas.

Scott Draws Auto Cad

An exciting new dimension for me is the ability for my designs to be drawn professionally on auto cad, Hazeltine has two auto cad wizards and another in training.  Additionally the landscape architects can design and draw with these wonderful tools, me I still feel pretty comfortable with a pencil in my hand.

Groovy New Look For My Designs

I can't wait to present the proposal for this project next week.  We have worked hard on the design and tweaked it several times, I think the clients finally have what they have been dreaming about.

Digging These Fern Spores