Words by Andrea Darr | Photo by Trevor Hawkins
Natural Abundance Returns to this Lake Lotawana Property.
teep grades are common at lake communities, and this home, owned by an “original lake rat” of Lake Lotawana, was no different. But his approach to the slope was. He worked with nearby Blue Springs’ Colonial Gardens to apply regenerative landscape principles to the property.
Meandering terraces integrate creek beds that direct storm water to strategically placed rain gardens. A biodiverse ecosystem comprising plants, logs, sandstone boulders and native limestone shelves provide habitat and food for wildlife and pollinators. The project also benefits humans: A stone patio with a fire pit offers a unique vantage point to enjoy this naturalized bounty.
Landscape Design: Colonial Gardens, @colonial_gardens
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