This older home in Upper Arlington was ready for a full transformation. The client wanted to rejuvenate the entire property—inside and out—and create an outdoor space that would elevate their daily enjoyment while also supporting the seasonal pollinators and birds that frequent Central Ohio.
The completed landscape blends comfort, beauty, and environmental purpose. The homeowners now have a peaceful outdoor retreat that feels connected to nature, while pollinators and birds benefit from the thoughtfully selected plantings and water sources. The combination of structural features, natural materials, and ecological plant design creates a rejuvenated space that is both functional and environmentally supportive.
GreenScapes brought the redesigned landscape to life with a thoughtful combination of structure, function, and ecological purpose:
Outdoor Fireplace: Installed a natural-stone fireplace—built with locally sourced materials—to add warmth and extend the homeowners’ ability to enjoy the outdoor space throughout the year.
Cedar Pergola: Constructed a natural cedar pergola to provide shade and create the feeling of a true outdoor room.
Water Features: Added two small bubbling rock water features to help mask city noise and offer a water source for birds and other visitors.
Pollinator-Focused Plantings: Selected plants not only for their visual appeal from the patio but also for their ability to support pollinators and enhance the ecological value of the landscape.
The Results
The completed landscape blends comfort, beauty, and environmental purpose. The homeowners now have a peaceful outdoor retreat that feels connected to nature, while pollinators and birds benefit from the thoughtfully selected plantings and water sources. The combination of structural features, natural materials, and ecological plant design creates a rejuvenated space that is both functional and environmentally supportive.
