Stone Curbing, Cobblestones and Zelkova Trees in Lewisburg

This property in Lewisburg had a few things going on at once - drainage issues to sort out, a gravel turnaround area that lacked any real definition, and open ground between the buildings that just felt unfinished. The before shots tell the story well. A dense cluster of arborvitae sat in the middle of the space with no clear borders, no structure, and no plan tying it together with the rest of the property.

We started with the drainage first. Getting water to move the right direction is the kind of work that has to happen before anything else does. From there, we set the stone curbing - large, natural granite pieces laid end to end in a sweeping curve that now defines the planting bed and creates a clean separation from the cobblestone apron. That edge is what gives the whole design its shape.

The granite cobblestones we set inside that curve add real texture and durability right at the transition zone between the gravel drive and the bed. It's a high-traffic area, and using material this solid means it holds up without shifting or looking worn down over time. Flagstone pieces carry that same natural stone feel further into the space, keeping everything visually connected.

Inside the bed, we planted a row of zelkova trees - a great choice for properties like this. They have an upright habit, strong structure, and they grow into a nice canopy over time without becoming a problem. Liriope spicata fills in underneath as a low groundcover that handles shade and root competition well. Fresh sod ties the open lawn back together, and the mulch installation gives the beds a finished, consistent look that pulls everything into place.

What ended up here is a property that functions better and looks intentional from every angle. Drainage handled. Clear boundaries set. Plants chosen for the long haul. That's the approach we bring to every landscape design job - solve the real problems first, then build something worth looking at.