Redesigned entire property for both sun- and shade-loving native plants as well as herbs and other edibles.
Highlights: Front yard dry creek bed collects rainwater sink and spread out into garden. Surrounding mounded planting beds encourage healthy plant root growth. Plant selection provides seasonal color and year round interest. Previous high water-use backyard lawn replaced with drought-tolerant native meadow grasses and wildflowers. Meadow and surrounding shrubs provide food and shelter for birds and many beneficial insects. Strategically-placed birdbaths in backyard complete water component for habitat gardening. Retained existing aggregate and brick patio and walkways to keep project within budget. Added new stepping stones and cobble to improve garden access and improve rain water permeability. Potted water-wise plants placed around patio area. Screened views from adjacent 2-story house with trellised vines. Planting bed for edibles placed adjacent to cutting garden, which attracts and benefits from pollinators.
Irrigation: Drip.
Native plants of interest: Western Redbud, Sonoma Sage, Island Bush Poppy.
Landscape Contractor (maintenance): Tao Landscaping
Title: Gallery 16
Project Details:
Redesigned entire property for both sun- and shade-loving native plants as well as herbs and other edibles.
Highlights: Front yard dry creek bed collects rainwater sink and spread out into garden. Surrounding mounded planting beds encourage healthy plant root growth. Plant selection provides seasonal color and year round interest. Previous high water-use backyard lawn replaced with drought-tolerant native meadow grasses and wildflowers. Meadow and surrounding shrubs provide food and shelter for birds and many beneficial insects. Strategically-placed birdbaths in backyard complete water component for habitat gardening. Retained existing aggregate and brick patio and walkways to keep project within budget. Added new stepping stones and cobble to improve garden access and improve rain water permeability. Potted water-wise plants placed around patio area. Screened views from adjacent 2-story house with trellised vines. Planting bed for edibles placed adjacent to cutting garden, which attracts and benefits from pollinators.
Irrigation: Drip.
Native plants of interest: Western Redbud, Sonoma Sage, Island Bush Poppy.
Landscape Contractor (maintenance): Tao Landscaping