The Vande Hey Company, Inc., a local Appleton design/build landscape contractor recently received the coveted Gold Award of Excellence from the WLCA – Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association. The award-winning residential project is located in Northeast Wisconsin in a secluded subdivision known as Golden Pond.

The WLCA judges were particularly impressed with the construction and attention to detail of the project. They also noted the effect of the low voltage lighting and how the landscaping incorporated the existing woodland area. “It’s a great private living space with a nice sense of symmetry.”

The parcel of land selected by the owners gave a one-story northern exposure to the gracious English Tudor style house and a two-story appearance to the south elevation.

Sandy soils, existing oaks and native woodland plants provided design opportunities of blending existing with new. The specified plant materials, while lending seasonal color, complemented the naturally occurring woodland plants, while staying within the character of an English Tudor style home setting.

The owners requested a decorative entrance fence with columns, a kitchen garden, a patio with overhead pergola structure, and easy grill location, annuals and perennials throughout, a children’s play area and a tennis court, incorporating colorful, low maintenance plant material in an irrigated landscape setting.

Providing the best design solution to the situation, our clients’ interest and personality were incorporated to express the flow of useful spaces, the seasonal color, harmonious landscape throughout the site, and the enhancements of accent and low voltage lighting. The resultant design solution was accomplished through craftsmanship from our certified landscape technicians and great teamwork. It was also accomplished by not only listening but also hearing and understanding the client’s vision for their home. By staying within the proposed budget guidelines and meeting the client’s needs and desires, this impressive landscape project exceeded their expectations.