Innsbrook, MO
Rural Go-To Destination
Because of a steep slope wooded area toward the rear of the home, the clients’ desired swimming pool and covered sitting area were placed toward the front.
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The Site and its Challenges
The biggest issue on this job was to change out the composition of the red clay soil that makes it tougher for new plants to get accustomed to their location.View
Soil and Irrigation
We tested the soil to determine what amendments of organic matter would need to be made to improve conditions. We also introduced an easy-to-use ground-water irrigation system in 15 stations throughout the site where new plant materials were introduced.
Swimming Pool
The gently sloping topography of the site informed the pool’s placement, along with sandstone retaining walls as anchors. Because of the desire to swim laps, we used a classic rectangular shape and edged it with more of the same sandstone material to offer a cohesive, rustic appearance that best fits the bucolic property.
Pergola Seating area and Fire Pit
Louvered cover open-air porch design shelters a seating area adjacent to the pool, but which is a few steps higher because of the slope, thereby offering good views of swimmers and a place from which kids can jump into the pool. A short distance away, we constructed a round fire pit, again from sandstone, and set in a manner that fits the rustic setting with flagstone flooring and framed in curving stone walls.
Stone Bridge
Again, because of the site’s slope, we had the opportunity to construct a stone bridge over a dry creek stream that was designed to manage the runoff water on the surface rather than putting water into drain boxes and pipes that can clog.
New Planting materials and Lighting
To gain seasonal color year-round, we planted a significant mix of flowering trees, perennials, roses, annuals, and groundcover.
The Site and its Challenges
The biggest issue on this job was to change out the composition of the red clay soil that makes it tougher for new plants to get accustomed to their location.
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Soil and Irrigation
We tested the soil to determine what amendments of organic matter would need to be made to improve conditions. We also introduced an easy-to-use ground-water irrigation system in 15 stations throughout the site where new plant materials were introduced.
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Swimming Pool
The gently sloping topography of the site informed the pool’s placement, along with sandstone retaining walls as anchors. Because of the desire to swim laps, we used a classic rectangular shape and edged it with more of the same sandstone material to offer a cohesive, rustic appearance that best fits the bucolic property.
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Pergola Seating area and Fire Pit
Louvered cover open-air porch design shelters a seating area adjacent to the pool, but which is a few steps higher because of the slope, thereby offering good views of swimmers and a place from which kids can jump into the pool. A short distance away, we constructed a round fire pit, again from sandstone, and set in a manner that fits the rustic setting with flagstone flooring and framed in curving stone walls.
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Stone Bridge
Again, because of the site’s slope, we had the opportunity to construct a stone bridge over a dry creek stream that was designed to manage the runoff water on the surface rather than putting water into drain boxes and pipes that can clog.
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New Planting materials and Lighting
To gain seasonal color year-round, we planted a significant mix of flowering trees, perennials, roses, annuals, and groundcover.
Enhanced Rural Retreat
The biggest issue on this job was to change out the composition of the red clay soil that makes it tougher for new plants to get accustomed to their location. With soil amendments and a new irrigation system, plants will become established and thrive for the long term.
4th of July Destination
Swimming Pool, Covered Seating, Fire Pit, and Rural Acres Become a Go-To Destination. The homeowners’ house and grounds are the site of a large annual Fourth of July party.
Our Work
This Rural Retreat will continue to be the destination location for generations.
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Our Work
This Rural Retreat will continue to be the destination location for generations.
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Poynter Landscape Architecture & Construction
15815 Jedberg Ln.
Ballwin, MO, 63021
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