Slippery Slope

Posted September 4, 2013 in Patio and Walkway

Terraces are a great way to turn a backyard with a dramatic slope into a friendlier, more useable space. It can take some expert planning, however. A reliable contractor will contact the utilities first to make sure there are no underground lines that could be cut or damaged before moving any topsoil. Also, many local municipalities require permits and inspections before backyard terraces can be installed.

Installing a retaining wall helps maintain the clean lines of a freshly installed terrace. Use natural stones for the wall, and you’ll give your backyard an earthy feel. Use premade, uniform blocks instead for a more precise look.

Fall is a great time to install terraces. Your home, our plan: Paradise perfected! Call MasterPlan Landscape Design & Installation today, and we’ll bring your dreams to life!

This Macungie landscape design provides the perfect balance for this professional couple and their young family…

This Macungie landscape design provides the perfect balance for this professional couple and their young family…

Materials shouldn’t compete with each other in an outdoor living space. Let’s explore the materials carefully selected for this MasterPLAN project in Allentown.

Materials shouldn’t compete with each other in an outdoor living space. Let’s explore the materials carefully selected for this MasterPLAN project in Allentown.

Bromic heaters are an aesthetic and effective way to heat outdoor living spaces, gaining 2 extra months in the spring and fall for comfortable outdoor enjoyment

Bromic heaters are an aesthetic and effective way to heat outdoor living spaces, gaining 2 extra months in the spring and fall for comfortable outdoor enjoyment

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Every MasterPLAN project includes exceptionally creative design, unmatched craftsmanship and precise execution. This is our promise to you!

Every MasterPLAN project includes exceptionally creative design, unmatched craftsmanship and precise execution. This is our promise to you!

This deck lounge space gets a lot of attention from the family once it’s time to relax after a long day!

This deck lounge space gets a lot of attention from the family once it’s time to relax after a long day!

No need for a shed, this under deck area is ample enough to store furniture and lawn equipment!

No need for a shed, this under deck area is ample enough to store furniture and lawn equipment!

Open roof gables paired with strategically placed skylights allow this outdoor living space to be light, airy and bright!

Open roof gables paired with strategically placed skylights allow this outdoor living space to be light, airy and bright!

Beautiful within the landscape and soothing to the soul, natural basalt stone spires make the perfect water feature to accent any outdoor living space!

Beautiful within the landscape and soothing to the soul, natural basalt stone spires make the perfect water feature to accent any outdoor living space!

This outdoor living space in Fogelsville includes several zones for different activities, yet they all blend together in this beautiful master plan!

This outdoor living space in Fogelsville includes several zones for different activities, yet they all blend together in this beautiful master plan!

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