For more than 20 years, Donnie Powell of Finer Lawn and Landscaping has been reshaping the outdoor areas of homes in Loveland (and beyond). And we’re not just talking lawns (though they do that, too)—think stone walkways, complete outdoor kitchens, full redesigns and pool decking. Whether nip, tuck or total makeover, Finer Lawn has you covered.
Pool Day
When the Hearns first approached Donnie for help, their backyard was begging for a head-to-toe do-over. “When I met the Hearns, the backyard and pool were outdated—there was old, cracked concrete around the pool, overgrown landscaping, drainage issues and the outside space was in dire need of a complete makeover,” Donnie says.
So Finer Lawn did just that. They demoed all the concrete around the pool, then tore out an old gazebo, the landscaping and a rotting deck. In about four weeks, they helped the Hearns come up with a design and installation that included everything they wanted.
Now, their backyard is a stunning paradise that includes more than 2,000 square feet of practically maintenance-free pavers, all new landscaping around the pool, and a 20' x 20' custom pavilion with built-in grill space, outdoor refrigerator, granite countertops, ceiling fan and TV.
“It’s like you’re on vacation as soon as you enter the space,” Donnie smiles.
Kick Back & Relax
“The Nortons had an old deck that had seen better days as well as overgrown landscaping—the whole area was in need of that Finer touch,” Donnie recalls.
Together, Donnie’s team and the Nortons finalized a plan and, two weeks later, completed phase one: the installation of a completely new 1,000-square-foot decorative paver patio and steps. Phase two added a custom roof covering and fireplace.
Now the Norton’s backyard is fit for year-round enjoyment complete with a gas fireplace—a space they can enjoy for years and years to come.
“We provided a custom design that met both their needs and budget,” Donnie says.
The Entertainer
Donnie admits that the Barri project was one to remember: Their backyard had an old patio that was sunken and full of weeds. The landscaping was overgrown. The entire space was in need of of the kind of overhaul that Donnie and his team love most—and are experts with.
To begin, they worked with the Barri family to provide a scaled drawing that encompassed their vision and fit their budget. The project itself took about a month to complete, with Finer Lawn installing 2,100 square feet of decorative patio pavers that spread from one end of the home to another. There was more—then came concrete, decorative blocks, lighting landscaping, a water feature, three seating walls and six illuminated columns.
“The Barri family sometimes hosts up to 50 people at one time, so now there’s plenty of room for all their friends and family,” Donnie says. “The different seating walls create plenty of built-in seating for all the guests to get together.”
Donnie says his favorite space from this project is the outdoor kitchen—it’s now equipped with a Blaze grill, an outdoor refrigerator, a griddle and a sink surrounded by granite countertops.
At night, the Barris’s outdoor space lights up like a resort on the beach, thanks to several low-voltage lights and column lights installed as a patio feature. In addition, the water installation adds the perfect sound and ambiance to the space.
“This is truly a beautiful space—one that could be customized to fit any home’s budget and footprint,” Donnie explains.
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“We can create a space like this to fit other budgets and designs, too.”
“The whole area was in need of that Finer touch.”