Two Yards, One Landscape Story
We had the opportunity to do a full front and back turf rebate removal. The homeowner had planted a rare Engelmann Oak 30 years ago. Our design vision was simple: get the homeowner to the tree. The front yard emphasized the journey up to the front door, while the backyard beckoned the homeowner to come sit under the tree with an ice-cold beverage. A small rain garden captured all the runoff from the garage, while permeable pathways allow rainwater to seep into the ground. Berms prevent rainwater from running off the roof and into the street. Sages, Buckwheat, and Bigberry Manzanita will fill in the space over time, creating a rich tapestry of life befitting the magnificent oak in the back.
Year 1: Buckwheats and Sage frame the entrance to the door.
Year 1: White Sage serves as a semi-transparent hedge when in bloom, screening the living room from the street
Year 1: A permeable pathway connects the driveway to the front door.
Year One: Low growing black sage fills in underneath a juvenile Bigberry Manzanita.
Year One: In the back, a hedge of Toyon and Island Cherry will screen the neighbor's house while providing ample habitat for birds.
Year One: A pathway winds through the garden, flanked by White Sage on either side, asking you to come enjoy the shade of the magnificent Engelmann Oak at the back.
Year One: California Bush Sunflower provides a joyful spring display of yellow before going to sleep in the summer.
Year One: Buckwheat, White Sage, and California Sunflower create long lasting blooms and seasonal interest.
Year One: A small meadow runs along the pathway to create a gracious layering effect along the pathway edge.