Custom Carpentry & Structural Elements in the Landscape

Landscaping is more than just rocks, trees and shrubs. By incorporating structural elements in the landscape you create focal points, give a place of refuge, and add dimension to your gardens. In our previous article we talked about pergolas but there are many other structural features that can be incorporated into the landscape. This can add a personal and unique style to your property. Our design team can assist you with layout and placement of these pieces within your landscape.

Strategically placed arbors are great way to frame-up a view or mark a point of entry. Our designers make it a priority to design the structure so that it ties into the architecture of your home and its existing landscape. They do this by repeating details on a home such as incorporating a stone façade or matching the structures posts to the existing columns of a home.

Custom trellises are also a great way to provide privacy to an outdoor entertaining area or to block off unsightly views. A trellis is used as an "open" wall in the landscape. By adding vines you can make the wall as dense as you'd like. The addition of greenery creates softness to a hard structure like this. Another great way to achieve privacy without putting up a fence around your entire property is to use fence/trellis sections in combination with plant material. This method is aesthetically pleasing and can be less expensive than installing a fence.

Gazebos, cabanas and enclosed outdoor rooms are becoming more popular and are truly an extension of a home. Cabanas are great in conjunction with pools and can be used for a changing area or an escape from the sun.

Gazebos create a great spot to sit and enjoy the outdoors and are especially useful for areas where mosquito populations are high. When designing and installing these structures, it is crucial that they tie into the rest of the home and landscaping so that your property appears cohesive.

Our designer will help you determine the location of these structures. It's a natural tendency for a homeowner to place a gazebo away from the house so they can enjoy the structural beauty of it from inside the house. In reality, you will get much more use out of it if it's located closer to your home. A good designer will know the best placement to maximize views and function.

Interior elements like fireplaces and kitchens are becoming more prevalent in outdoor entertaining spaces. By incorporating these features you're bringing the luxuries of indoor entertaining to the outdoors. Because we build custom, Pine to Prairie can design these features to fit the style of your home and landscape, as well as choose materials that work with your esthetic. Contact us today to speak with one of our designers about adding structural elements to your landscape.