(PRWEB) September 16, 2005 -- Central and Western New Jersey has long had a nickname "Horse Country." With its meadows and gently rolling hills, the area is well suited to meeting equestrian needs. Recently Garden Associates Landscape Architecture on Route 22, Readington Township, was called in to improve an 11-acre property in Hunterdon County owned by the Luce family. The goal was to create a professional horse training area, separate private area around the house and pool, and for it to all pull together in a sensible layout.
“ The Luces' house was actually a secondary dwelling on the original property, so access was awkward, the lawn was an unimproved grassy area, and overall the current layout of the land didn’t allow for the desired use or present the best visual perspectiv.. ”
The property presented multiple challenges suggests David Chewey, CLA, president of Garden Associates Landscape Architecture. "The Luces' house was actually a secondary dwelling on the original property, so access was awkward, the lawn was an unimproved grassy area, and overall the current layout of the land didn’t allow for the desired use or present the best visual perspective."
The overall master plan needed to consider all its users the family, the trainers, and the horses. What would create the best environment? Each need had its own distinct set of considerations:
* What would allow for optimum use of the riding ring? Answer: Creating a ring that dries out fast after a rain would expand its seasonal use.
* What would work to establish a sense of privacy between the stables and the home, the horse professionals using the facilities and the family in residence? Answer: Locating the stable toward the front of the property and strategically placing a grove of trees between the boarding area and the house.
* What would block off the noise and distractions from the roadway to the ring? Chewey and staff built a berm (mound) of top soil, then planted wild flowers for contrast against the evergreens.
The list of considerations for the project, which was installed over a three-year period, goes on. The property owners realized the importance of the right designer for the job. They needed someone who understood the challenges of an equestrian property. Fred Luce comments that while interviewing landscape architects, David Chewey "was by far the most knowledgeable about what goes into a landscape plan." He adds, "He listened to the things that we were interested in and presented a plan that would draw the property together, that we could implement over a series of years, and that we were actually blown away by."
At Garden Associates Landscape Architecture, beauty happens by design. Insightful planning is complemented by intuitive artistry and skilled craftsmanship. Garden Associates guides clients from conception to reality with landscape architecture that resonates with individual style and taste. Garden Associates is comprised of the Design Group, Installation Group, and Garden Care team and is able to handle every element of commercial and residential landscape, from design and installation to maintenance.
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