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Wichman Landscape & ConstructionLocated at the top of the hill is a 28 sqft irregular shaped Pea gravel patio surrounded on the back side with Sandstone boulders and is reached via a grass switchback that leads off the upper patio.
The switchback is about 2’ in width and ~ 105 ' long and snakes its way up the hillside.
The tiered Thermal Bluestone paver patio is shaped like a bowling pin with the larger section sized at 147 sqft and the smaller section sized at 114 sqft. The step between the two (2) patios is a single run of a Thermal full color Flagstone.
Sweet Smiling LandscapesWhen 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.
Sigmap-JardinMedelhavsstil inredning av en sportsplan i full sol dekorationssten och framför huset, med marktäckning
Spring Greenworks LLCModern inredning av en mellanstor trädgård i full sol dekorationssten och framför huset, med marksten i betong
WEST ELEVATION ARCHITECTS INCDavid Patterson Photography
Idéer för en klassisk trädgård i slänt och dekorationssten
Idéer för en klassisk trädgård i slänt och dekorationssten
Ландшафтная мастерская Алены АрсеньевойНа склоне расположен цветущий луг, Дорожки из деревянных настилов организуют прогулочный маршрут на большом лесном участке
Exempel på en stor gårdsplan i full sol som tål torka och dekorationssten på sommaren, med trädäck
Exempel på en stor gårdsplan i full sol som tål torka och dekorationssten på sommaren, med trädäck
Manuka GardensOur Deakin project’s oversized yellow feature pot has been the talk of the town. Our design brief was to create a Palm Springs inspired, low maintenance garden to compliment their mid-century modern influenced renovation. The addition of the yellow pot was the request of our clients and as you can see it’s a stunning focal point for their front garden.
Davidson Design StudioA family garden where the premium was on an open kick about lawn for the children, while also providing amazing outdoor entertaining and relaxation spaces for the parents.
The feature element is the timber pergola complete with a custom made oculus to the sky. Timber decking to the pergola and the entertaining space at the rear of the home provide natural surfaces that perfectly complement the living garden elements.
Feature rockwork is thoughtfully located throughout the garden and placed to create interest and story. Large bluestone slab steppers through coarse ballast paths provide access around the home.
Custom designed and made metal screens are installed to the narrow side garden to provide a frame for climbing plants and offer views from within the home and privacy from neighbours.
Califia EcodesignWorking with protected California Live Oaks to construct big liveable outdoor spaces for a home-schooled family of 5
Bild på en stor nordisk trädgård i delvis sol som tål torka, dekorationssten och framför huset på sommaren, med granitkomposit
Bild på en stor nordisk trädgård i delvis sol som tål torka, dekorationssten och framför huset på sommaren, med granitkomposit
Texas Turf DesignHere is another beautiful backyard project with a dog run in Preston Hollow!!
This project was done with our short 1 inch pet turf that drains at 100 inches an hour!! All of our turf is American Made and Anti-Microbial in the blade and the backing. It all comes with a 15 Year Product Warranty!!
Contact us for your next Turf Project!
Austin Parnow Landscape DesignInredning av en bakgård i delvis sol som tål torka, dekorationssten och flodsten
Landscape LogicThis is the front yard designed and completed by Landscape Logic. A nice compilation of artificial turf, dry river bed, low water plants, mulch, etc.. The maintenance here is little to none. The plants selected were meant to have little pruning required; this is their established size. Photo by: Tony Vitale
Genus Loci Ecological Landscapes Inc.Drought-tolerant, low maintenance landscape for an existing pool, using a simple plant palette of hardy native and horticultural species
Exempel på en asiatisk trädgård dekorationssten
Exempel på en asiatisk trädgård dekorationssten
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignA stucco pony wall with a quartzite cap and hand-hewn gate around the yard creates a feeling of enclosure but not isolation.
Idéer för små eklektiska trädgårdar i full sol som tål torka, dekorationssten och framför huset på våren, med naturstensplattor
Idéer för små eklektiska trädgårdar i full sol som tål torka, dekorationssten och framför huset på våren, med naturstensplattor
Symbiotic Landscape, LLC.Idéer för små vintage bakgårdar i delvis sol som tål torka och dekorationssten
LunnScapeComplete landscape design overhaul for the entrance of North Lakes community Located in Broward county Florida featuring: False Agave, Green Island Ficus, Viburnum, Red Velvet pants, European Fan Palms, Bismark palms, Coconut Palms, Queen Palms, Caprocks, Texas Sage, Coleus Annual Flowers, Robelenii Palm, Japanese Blueberry tree and Louisiana red Copperleaf plant.
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