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Santa Rita Landscaping, Inc.
After photo of the new larger waterfall, patio, and dining area tucked underneath the existing mesquite trees.
Photos by Meagan Hancock
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean backyard partial sun xeriscape for spring in Phoenix with a water feature and brick pavers.
Bosler Earth Design
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path and decomposed granite.
David Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco.
This is an example of a large contemporary front yard full sun xeriscape in San Francisco.
Arizona Living Landscape and Design
Az Living Landscape
Photo of a small traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with brick pavers.
Photo of a small traditional backyard partial sun xeriscape in Phoenix with brick pavers.
The Design Build Company
Solana Beach project with architect Damian Baumhover, installation of all exterior landscaping and hardscape by Rob Hill Landscape architect/contractor - Hill's landscapes inc
FormLA Landscaping
While the Retreat hosts many fall-blooming native plants, Deer Grass accents steal the show in autumn. The owners love the look of their golden seed heads, which catch the breeze and enchant the birds.
Sweet Smiling Landscapes
When I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.”
This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat.
The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings.
Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up.
The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation.
When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space.
Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.
NC Designs
Photographer: Mason Schroder
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard xeriscape in San Luis Obispo with a water feature.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard xeriscape in San Luis Obispo with a water feature.
June Scott Design
Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler
Photos by Daniel Bosler
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Mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape in Orange County for spring.
Mediterranean front yard full sun xeriscape in Orange County for spring.
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Design ideas for a large modern backyard partial sun xeriscape in San Diego with a container garden and concrete pavers.
Harry Holding Studio
The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.
Conscious Environments Inc.
A walkway is bordered with synthetic lawn and drought tolerant landscape w/ Australian natives and succulents. Mexican Beach cobble and white precast concrete are additional accents to this space.
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Entry arbor.
Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Seattle with a garden path and concrete pavers.
Inspiration for a contemporary front yard partial sun xeriscape for summer in Seattle with a garden path and concrete pavers.
Accent Landscapes
A blend of native grasses and wildflowers brought to life this bright and beautiful front yard space. In addition to looking great, this area is low maintenance and water friendly.
Native Edge Landscape
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern front yard full sun xeriscape for spring in Austin with with flowerbed, gravel and a wood fence.
Bosler Earth Design
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary backyard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path and concrete pavers.
Harry Holding Studio
The front garden for an innovative property in Fulham Cemetery - the house featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs in January 2021. The design had to enhance the relationship with the bold, contemporary architecture and open up a dialogue with the wild green space beyond its boundaries. Seen here in the height of summer, this space is an immersive walk through a naturalistic and pollinator rich planting scheme.
BE Landscape Design
Design ideas for a small beach style front yard xeriscape in Los Angeles with a garden path.
SCJ Studio Landscape Architecture
Photo of a small arts and crafts front yard full sun xeriscape in Seattle with with privacy feature and concrete pavers.
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