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Lankford Associates Landscape ArchitectsA detail of the plantings show the creeping thyme with the blanket flower, sedum and iris that border the pathway. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State.
Photo by Scott Lankford
Laughlin Design Associates, Inc.Rick Laughlin, APLD
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with natural stone paving.
Photo of a medium sized traditional front xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Salt Lake City with natural stone paving.
austin outdoor designThe view of Cat Mountain from the street really shows the privacy of the patios below. The long steel planters separate the lawn from the front beds and add direction to the entrance.
This photo was taken by Ryann Ford.
austin outdoor designA detail of the front steel planter shows the contrast in color and texture.
This photo was taken by Ryann Ford.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front xeriscape garden in Austin with a garden path and concrete paving.
Design ideas for a medium sized modern front xeriscape garden in Austin with a garden path and concrete paving.
Edger Landscape DesignIn this Marin County garden Cleveland Sage blooms in the late spring and prefers little to no summer water. Here, it is used with other California native plants to provide a low screen in a planting mound.
Cathy Edger, Edger Landscape Design
BE Landscape DesignAfter a tear-down/remodel we were left with a west facing sloped front yard without much privacy from the street, a blank palette as it were. Re purposed concrete was used to create an entrance way and a seating area. Colorful drought tolerant trees and plants were used strategically to screen out unwanted views, and to frame the beauty of the new landscape. This yard is an example of low water, low maintenance without looking like grandmas cactus garden.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignMedium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for spring in Houston with a potted garden and concrete paving.
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.
Confidence Landscaping, Inc.Design ideas for a medium sized rural front xeriscape full sun garden in San Francisco with gravel.
Table2GardenEven small spaces need great design. Container and small space gardens - decks, alcoves and patios are all great spots to "green" up with planted pots. Add color, texture and warmth to your small spaces - or drama to a large space - with a well-designed container. Birdbaths, fountains, troughs and more make great containers. Irrigation can be run to your containers or Oyas (water vessels) can be planted in the containers to provide irrigation and to keep your plants healthy.
Timberland Outdoor ServicesStone steppers with multi-tiered boulder retaining wall
Photo of a medium sized traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and mulch.
Photo of a medium sized traditional back xeriscape partial sun garden in Minneapolis with a retaining wall and mulch.
Designs by ShelleneMedium sized mediterranean back xeriscape partial sun garden in San Diego with gravel.
Camille Beehler Landscape Designmid century modern landscape with breeze block walls, turf panel, drought tolerant landscape.
Medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path.
Medium sized modern front xeriscape full sun garden in Los Angeles with a garden path.
Landscape Design West, LLCThis container garden in the Tucson Catalina Foothills supports wildlife such as hummingbirds and butterflies. This garden gives year-around color and interest that is low water and low maintenance! It is a great Wildlife View!
Native Edge LandscapePhoto of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun pergola for summer in Austin with decomposed granite and a wood fence.
Outdoor Homes LLCMedium sized modern back xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Phoenix with a fireplace and concrete paving.
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignWe started by levelling the top area into two terraced lawns of low water Kurapia and more than doubling the space on the lower level with retaining walls. We built a striking new pergola with a graphic steel-patterned roof to make a covered seating area. Along with creating shade, the roof casts a movie reel of shade patterns throughout the day. Now there is ample space to kick back and relax, watching the sun spread its glow on the surrounding hillside as it makes its slow journey down the horizon towards sunset. An aerodynamic fan keeps the air pleasantly cool and refreshing. At night the backyard comes alive with an ethereal lighting scheme illuminating the space and making it a place you can enjoy well into the night. It’s the perfect place to end the day.
Black Diamond Landscape and LightingThis is an example of a medium sized modern back xeriscape partial sun garden for summer with a raised bed and decorative stones.
Bosler Earth DesignInspiration for a medium sized contemporary back xeriscape garden in Los Angeles with a water feature and concrete paving.
Blue Hibiscus GardensNew veggie area where an empty patio used to be
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a raised bed, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
Design ideas for a medium sized classic back xeriscape garden in San Francisco with a raised bed, natural stone paving and a wood fence.
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