When we purchased the house in July, 2000, the yard was nondescript, with overgrown trees, plants that had not been properly cared for, an unkempt lawn, and a trashy backyard area that was formerly a dog run.
We completely redesigned the atrium area in early 2001 and over the next two years relandscaped the back yard, side yards, and front yard removing almost every existing plant in favor of an all new design, as well as removing over 800 sq. ft. of concrete patio. Landscaping was completed in late 2003.
