MOUNTAIN RUSTIC RETREAT

A beautiful, rustic retreat nestled in Chesterfield Valley, Missouri. This outdoor living space says yes to all things nature! The mountain air is fresh here!

STONE-CRAFTED SERENITY

CHESTERFIELD, MO

This gorgeous mountain rustic property sits at the top of a large hill and looks out over the beautiful Chesterfield countryside. The style is clearly modeled after a Rocky Mountain retreat and we sought to reflect that style in our material choices and key landscape details. All the natural stone in the retaining walls, firepit, edging, flagstone, and accent stone is regionally sourced and we selected to compliment the stone on the house facade.

DESIGN ELEMENTS:

  • Xeriscaping
  • Natural Stone
  • Rustic Wood Accents
  • Natural Screening
  • Fire Feature
  • Rustic Color

TIMELINE

4+ WEEKS

BUDGET

$225,000

LOCATION

CHESTERFIELD, MO

Firepit Space

  • Natural sandstone ledge rock wall
  • Natural sandstone stacked drywall for fire pit
  • Stamped and color concrete patio
  • Adirondack chairs
  • Natural stone edging and decorative rock.

Landscaping

  • Terracotta pot bubbler water feature

  • Natural sandstone ledge rock retaining wall

  • Antique bronze outdoor lighting features

  • Accent boulders

  • Juniper ‘Spartan’

  • Red Twig Dogwood

  • Lilac ‘Miss Kims’

  • Juniper ‘Blue Star’

  • Pine ‘Mugo’

  • Blue Spruce ‘Globosa’ on low standard

  • Viburnum ‘Allegheny’

  • Oakleaf Hydrangea ‘Snow Queen’

  • Hardy Mums (red bloom)

  • Little Bluestem

  • Russian Sage

  • Black Eyed Susan

  • Yucca ‘Variegated’

  • Purple Coneflower

  • Shasta Daisy

  • Catmint ‘Walkers Low’

The Transformation

FAQs

The cost of landscaping is difficult to generalize without site-specific information and an understanding of the specific vision for your home. However, Realtors published an article that states that a homeowner can expect to spend between 10-12% of the cost of their home on landscaping. We have found that for many projects, this is a fairly accurate projection, however, many projects are above or below that average based on the homeowner’s objectives, specific site requirements, and finished material selections.

Absolutely. We work with homeowners on a regular basis to create phasing plans for their projects. We will phase a project to meet the clients’ initial budget goals, while maintaining a cohesive design that can be flawlessly completed in 2 stages or 10, based on your specific needs.

There’s typically not a lot of maintenance in the first year or two after plants are installed.  The above ground growth is minimal as the plants are trying to get root establishment as vigorously as possible.  

Most plants require at least a light pruning each year (spring and fall are best) and it may be necessary to remove some dead wood or dormant material after the winter season.  

The most important thing you can do to care for your plants is adhere to a strict watering plan, especially within the first year after installation.  Click here to learn more about how to water your plants. 

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