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We hired Kevin of Natures Realm to design our backyard after much Internet research. . As it turned out, he was also responsible for the massive landscaping of a house that I had often admired, just one block away. \r
We live in the Heights and as is typical in this area, our backyard is small. We wanted a small pool though, aka ""spool"" or ""cocktail pool"" . \r
Kevin and his,partner Dwight transformed a boring square backyard into an inviting, lush and tropical space. Included in this design was not only the pool, but a pergola, a large espaliered tree, decorative wood boxes to house patio citrus trees, painted fences, mirrors and lighting. This is not a run of the mill backyard. This is a backyard with INTEREST.\r
Kevin took me on a field trip to the nursery and we spent over two hours....him showing me options of what would work in different spaces and also as an opportunity for him to get a feel for what type of plants I gravitated toward. This would later prove to be invaluable as we got closer to the actual selection of planting materials.\r
Kevin has a keen eye for design, color and balance. He is passionate about his work and strives for perfection. \r
Our backyard is beyond what I ever envisioned. And I know Kevin is just a phone call away if I have questions or concerns about my plants in the future. \r
Now if you'll excuse me, I'm off to take a dip in my pool. ;)\r
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