Earth-Wood Arts

We worked with Earth-Wood Arts on two different projects, one a design and implementation for a backyard patio and, the following year, on a complete revision to the front entrance of our home (walkways, plants and lighting). The backyard project took a lot of thought and effort because the area slopes subtly in several different places. Earth-Wood Arts transformed an eyesore (a single concrete pad) into a gracious space for entertaining, with low walls, gentle lighting that defines steps, a fire pit and gardens. We have been through two seasons and EA got the drainage right. The front yard project, the next year, was similarly successful. While it did not have the drainage problems, the area in front of the house is in shade most of the day and plantings are difficult. The team took a very ordinary concrete walkway and created a distinctive entryway, using pavers that defined edges, tasteful lighting, and very low maintenance plantings that bloom and tolerate the shade. People walking in the neighborhood often comment on it spontaneously.

Earthwood has done several big projects over several years at our home. We needed a lot of landscape improvements, and Earthwood provides a complete plan, and follow up. They are neat, polite, and professional. Jobs are completed in the times estimated, and within the proposed cost. We have had retaining walls, leveling, construction, and landscape work done by them, and will use them again.

Mike presented us with a complete landscaping plan with detailed drawings for the look and list of plants used as well as a plan for the pond/water feature. It was a collaborative effort between all of us, which was very enjoyable. It allowed us to take ownership and pride in the finished project as much as it did for Mike and his crew. We did the project in two phases over a two year period. The crew was efficient and polite treating our property with respect. The end produced a glorious yard which we have enjoyed for years - periodically, we still have Mike back to help with tweeks and changes.