A Beautiful Outdoor Living Space Built in Tinton Falls, NJ
These Tinton Falls homeowners wanted to improve several areas of their property that lacked structure, functionality, and long-term usability. The existing landscape had uneven lawn areas, limited outdoor gathering space, outdated planting beds, and elevation changes around the pool area that required retaining walls and proper drainage solutions.
The work was completed in multiple phases and included both front and backyard improvements.
The Challenge
Like many older properties, the landscape had developed multiple issues over time:
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- Uneven lawn areas with poor grading and drainage
- Underutilized backyard space around the pool
- Significant elevation changes requiring retaining walls and steps
- Limited entertaining space
- Minimal landscape structure and privacy
- Outdated planting areas with little visual cohesion
The homeowners wanted the project to feel connected from front to back while improving both appearance and functionality.
Our Approach For This Project
We approached the project in phases, beginning with grading and site preparation before moving into hardscape construction, planting design, and lighting.
The focus was on:
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- Reworking the property grading for smoother, more usable lawn areas
- Creating durable retaining walls with integrated drainage
- Building a dedicated outdoor living and entertaining space
- Softening the hardscape with layered planting design
- Adding lighting to improve nighttime usability and atmosphere
Every portion of the project was designed to work together as one cohesive landscape.
Scope of Work
This project combined structural hardscaping, planting design, grading, drainage improvements, and outdoor living features to create a more functional and cohesive property from front to back.
Work completed included:
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- Approximately 565 sq. ft. of retaining wall with integrated drainage and custom steps to manage elevation changes around the pool area.
- A 468 sq. ft. custom paver patio with seating walls, columns, and a Cambridge Maytrx fire pit.
- Extensive planting installations featuring ornamental trees, evergreen screening, hydrangeas, grasses, roses, boxwoods, and seasonal perennial plantings.
- Low-voltage landscape lighting integrated into columns, pathways, and key landscape areas.
- Large-scale grading and lawn restoration work.
The result was a fully integrated landscape that improved usability, drainage performance, curb appeal, and long-term functionality across the entire property.
The Final Result
The completed project transformed the property into a fully integrated outdoor environment designed for entertaining, relaxation, and long-term usability.
Key improvements included:
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- A dedicated outdoor living and fire feature area
- Better transitions throughout the property using retaining walls and steps
- Improved grading and drainage performance
- More usable lawn space
- Stronger privacy and landscape structure
- A cohesive design connecting hardscape, lighting, and planting together
The result is a landscape that feels significantly more intentional, functional, and refined while remaining durable and easier to maintain long-term.
Planning a Similar Outdoor Living Project?
Whether you’re dealing with grading issues, outdated landscaping, or an underutilized backyard, the right plan can completely transform how your property looks and functions.
We design and build outdoor living spaces, retaining walls, patios, planting designs, and drainage solutions across Central New Jersey.
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