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Patios

• We specialize in patio work. Our patios create an indoor-outdoor connection, accommodating a range of uses from casual lounging to more formal dining and entertaining.

We love the distinct, irregular look of large stone. There is nothing quite like what the look of beautiful pieces of large natural stone can do for your property.

We are also skilled at creating a variety of paver patios. Pavers are interlocking concrete pieces. They create a level, smooth surface that may be desirable for maximum accessibility and comfort.

Natural goshen stone sitting patio with stone fire pit
Natural goshen stone sitting patio with stone fire pit

Lovely stone relaxing area near Chesterfield New Hampshire

Bluestone patio surrounded by seating walls and refreshed gardens.
Bluestone patio surrounded by seating walls and refreshed gardens.

Near Wilmington, VT

Seating patio made out of hand shaped goshen stone
Seating patio made out of hand shaped goshen stone

Shady sitting patio in Walpole, New Hampshire

Natural bluestone patio
Natural bluestone patio

Professionally installed bluestone patio in Rockingham VT

Stone patio with hand split granite fire pit and natural stone benches
Stone patio with hand split granite fire pit and natural stone benches

Professionally installed granite fire pit in Walpole NH

Hand laid natural stone sitting patio
Hand laid natural stone sitting patio

Shady natural stone patio in Brattleboro, VT

Natural stone patio and stone wall sitting area
Natural stone patio and stone wall sitting area

Hand shaped stone gathering area in Dummerston, VT, Windham County

Natural stone patio and bluestone patio
Natural stone patio and bluestone patio

Two natural stone patios and surrounding gardens with an outdoor cooking grill. In Walpole NH

Relaxing sitting patio
Relaxing sitting patio

Hand shaped natural stone patio in Chesterfield, New Hampshire

Stone patio and dry stone seating wall
Stone patio and dry stone seating wall

Near Dummerston, Vermont

Garden sanctuary seating area
Garden sanctuary seating area

Shaded peaceful seating area with hand split natural stone fire pit, natural stone benches, and stone table.

Circular paver patio
Circular paver patio

Paver patio in Newfane, Windham County, Vermont

Stone retaining wall, paver patio, flower gardens
Stone retaining wall, paver patio, flower gardens

Stone wall, patio, and garden near Wilmington, VT

Hand laid paver patio and granite fire pit
Hand laid paver patio and granite fire pit

Outdoor fire pit and gathering area in Dummerston VT

Our resident Australian "supervisor" hard at work
Our resident Australian "supervisor" hard at work

Stone patio project in the works in Dover, Vermont

Walls

Stone walls are a classic look of the New England landscape. It is a practiced skill to stack rock in a way which both looks good and functions properly.

We like to focus on creating walls which are a piece of art in themself. Since there aren’t leaves and flowers for half the year, it’s important to have solid stonework as a foundation for your landscape.

Walls can be used to retain the landscape, as in the case of a steep hill. It is fun to create terraced gardens.

We like to build in seating walls, as in the case of a courtyard, patio, or poolside lounging area.

Walls can also be used in a “free-standing” way to divide distinct areas or as a property line.

Terraced stone wall
Terraced stone wall

Natural stone terraced walls and swimming pool near Dummerston, VT

Tiered stone retaining walls
Tiered stone retaining walls

Near Putney, Vermont, Windham County

Rustic farm wall
Rustic farm wall

Near Newfane, VT

Terraced walls and garden pathway
Terraced walls and garden pathway

near Bellows Falls, VT

Stone sitting walls and bluestone patio
Stone sitting walls and bluestone patio

Free standing seating walls and patio in Dover, VT

Seating wall and garden retaining wall
Seating wall and garden retaining wall

Near Townshend, VT

Arcing retaining wall
Arcing retaining wall

Near Townshend, VT

Curving natural stone retaining wall
Curving natural stone retaining wall

Near Newfane, Vermont

Natural stone wall sitting area
Natural stone wall sitting area

Near Dummerston, Vermont

Freestanding natural stone wall
Freestanding natural stone wall

Near Putney, Vermont

Natural curving stone walls and pillars
Natural curving stone walls and pillars

Near Westmoreland, New Hampshire

Garden Design

A good garden starts with an intelligent design. Gardens enclose and contain the house, give visual interest to the landscape and create pollinator habitat.

We make it a mission of our business to be knowledgeable about which trees and perennials fare the best in our region. Learning new plants and design strategies is a nonstop passion for us.

Playing with space and plants can create a whole new feel for a place.

We create custom garden designs for each client. We take into account your sun exposure and soil type to prepare a plant list suited to each location.

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Rock garden
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Walkways

Walkways connect and create spaces in the landscape. Built well, they will be comfortable to walk on, and feel inviting.

An important function of landscape design, walkways define and create spatial borders. Choosing a line or curve that suits your needs is important.

We love the look of natural stone walkways. They integrate well with the landscape. Large pieces of stone command presence and are a durable, lasting piece of the property.

For a clean and precise look, we install a variety of paver options.

Walkway in Putney VT
Walkway in Putney VT
Lineal garden path
Lineal garden path

2’x2’ bluestone

Curving paver entry walkway
Curving paver entry walkway

Near Charlestown, NH

Flagstone walkway
Flagstone walkway
Simple garden path, Wilmington, VT
Simple garden path, Wilmington, VT

Stone Steps

Stone steps add an attractive presence to any home.

Stone is a durable outdoor material that can withstand weathering and erosion better than wood or plastics.

Done well, steps provide a comfortable and attractive transition between different levels. Using natural stone integrates surrounding stone walls, land and gardens.

Large stone stairway
Large stone stairway
Granite Steps
Granite Steps

The Putney School

Rustic stone steps
Rustic stone steps
Granite steps
Granite steps

6’ wide. Wilmington.

Integrated stone steps and walls
Integrated stone steps and walls

near Dummerston, VT

Stone stairway and terrace garden
Stone stairway and terrace garden

near Wilmington, VT

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Rod Payne-Meyer | Creative Landscapes | 38 Signal Pine Road, Putney, Vermont 05346 | 802-380-8782 | Contact Us

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