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Current projects
This client wanted a very drought tolerant landscape that would be hand watered with little maintenance.
too narrow driveway and small sidewalk entry,
gutter empties right next to house
parkway with weeds
Improvements
widening the driveway and the walkway to the house with recycled flagstone from property.
rainwater is now diverted under sidewalk and away from structure
This is the site growing in
new cement and flagstone to widen driveway
This project is hand-watered. The stone mulch retains moisture in the soil and protects root systems from drying out.
OTHER NEW INSTALLATIONS
Large, round stones set on the edge for mulch. Metal edging creates a neat line.
rose espalier at architect studio in Venice with buried drip irrigation
This project has drip irrigation buried under the stone with emitters at each plant.
NEW PROJECT- BACKYARD IN WEST LA - BEFORE
neighbor's garage wall
pool installation debris, barbed wire fence and old non working fountain
AFTER
The fountain is moved, leveled and planted,
A new Trex Deck has a French drain installed underneath which flows to our newly installed drainage system. The new wood trellis replaces barbed wire on poles.
A French drain was installed under the new Trex deck. Wire has been run on the back wall to allow evergreen vines to grow and cover the wall
AFTER
The existing lemon tree was fertilized and will be watered by the new drip irrigation system. The weather sensor for the controller can be seen on the fence behind the lemon.
A new pool gate was added as required by law.
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A viewing panel was created in the new dog gate. A large chunk of cement is buried under the gate to discourage digging. A new drain can be seen in the front.
All irrigation is subsurface and uses a "Smart," controller to save water and money.
A flagstone pathway matches the original patio, Boulders and rocks on site were recycled into the landscape. Dymondia is planted between flagstones and is watered by drip irrigation.
AFTER
A flagstone path with Dymondia and subsurface irrigation. California Gold stone mulch is added to prevent dog from digging. .
The newly planted fountain on chimney
All planting material is drought tolerant and produces little to no litter that could go into the pool.
new BACK YARD installation IN SANTA MONICA
Overhead structure was falling down. Short brick wall impeded drainage and patio flooded during heavy rains. Fences were different heights & colors. Posts were in the way. Old tile was funky. Some wood was termite infested.
New flagstone paving. Fences are now the same and are painted to match the house. New firepit and outdoor lighting. Shade cloth lets more light into area and keeps cats inside. Wire netting above firepit.
This became an area where pets could roam freely and was also an outdoor entertainment space that was attractive, roomy and light. Drainage flows into the planting beds. The firepit that matches the flagstone floor is the centerpiece of the patio and a natural gathering place. Outdoor lighting makes it usable day or night.
lawn installation in venice backyard
Dead grass was removed. Edging installed on edges and a new irrigation system installed.
Drought tolerant Carex Pansa plugs installed. Edges planted with drought tolerant perennials.
Many clients are now choosing to remove old lawns and replace them with drought tolerant grass. Many varieties remain green year round, can be shade tolerant and use one half the irrigation of regular lawns. The grass can be mowed to look like a regular lawn or can be left unmowed for a meadow effect.
ph: 310 399 7390
alt: 310 795 9577
kathysla