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BETWIXTdesign - Landscape & Interior DesignInspiration for a medium sized world-inspired back xeriscape full sun garden in San Diego with concrete paving.
Hawkeye Landscape DesignPhoto of a large world-inspired sloped xeriscape partial sun garden for summer in Los Angeles with gravel and a garden path.
Sebastian's Tropical Landscape Design, LLC.This rock pathway connects the front yard via a side yard pathway to the backyard creating a beautiful aesthetic flow that compliments the homes beauty and curb appeal.
ilumus, llc.Drought tolerant garden with a Japanese feel.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired front xeriscape full sun garden for spring in San Francisco with natural stone paving.
Kihara LandscapesPhoto by Patrick Redmond
Large world-inspired front xeriscape garden for autumn in Melbourne with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Large world-inspired front xeriscape garden for autumn in Melbourne with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Design ideas for a large world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Ginkgo Leaf StudioThe large square of full range, irregular bluestone appears to overlay the concrete sections of the walk. Beach pebble runnels separate the two materials and form a larger square surround, highlighted by aqua blue granite specimen boulders and Iris siberica 'Caesar's Brother.'
Westhauser Photography
Gorski LandscapingBeautiful rock garden surrounding pool with assorted hosta
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in New York with decorative stones.
This is an example of a medium sized world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden for spring in New York with decorative stones.
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.
Outdoor Creations Landscape & Design Inc.Raymond Bray
Design ideas for a large world-inspired sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired sloped xeriscape full sun garden for summer in Other.
Living Water Lawn and GardenDesign ideas for a medium sized world-inspired back xeriscape garden in Las Vegas with a water feature and concrete paving.
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignDeeply colored rosettes of Aeonium arboretum 'Zwartkop' contrast sharply with the chartreuse flowers of Euphorbia characias and spiky blue leaves of the Senecio mandraliscae. With foliage like this, who needs flowers?
Lewis Aqüi Landscape + Architectural DesignLewis E. Aqüi R.
Medium sized world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden in Miami with a water feature and concrete paving.
Medium sized world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden in Miami with a water feature and concrete paving.
LDI (Landscape Design Institute)Landscape Design - MUD Landscape Design, Newcastle, NSW
World-inspired back xeriscape full sun garden in Newcastle - Maitland with a fire feature and gravel.
World-inspired back xeriscape full sun garden in Newcastle - Maitland with a fire feature and gravel.
Jodie Cooper DesignSerena Pearce -Code Lime Photography
Inspiration for a small world-inspired side xeriscape partial sun garden in Perth with a pond and decking.
Inspiration for a small world-inspired side xeriscape partial sun garden in Perth with a pond and decking.
Golden Gate Palms and ExoticsThis is a shot of Gary's 2006 Livin' Cheap in Baja San Francisco Garden Show exhibit reconstructed at our Richmond nursery. You can come down and see it for yourself!
Zone4 Landscapes Ltd.Inspiration for a large world-inspired back xeriscape partial sun garden in New York with a garden path and natural stone paving.
Designscapes of Long IslandClients from Patchogue, East Patchogue, Patchogue Village, Bellport Village and all over Long Island turn to Designscapes Landscaping. If you are looking for a one of a kind natural outdoor living landscape pond and waterfall design to enjoy with your family and friends, give us a call today and our pond and waterfall outdoor designers will get started!
World-Inspired Xeriscape Garden Ideas and Designs
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