Country Native Makeover

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This charming entry is the portal to the garden.
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We redesigned the facade of the house, matching it to the new wood fences and gates.
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Note the tasteful use of container plants on the front porch.
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Behind the fence to the left is the deck. You’ll see more of that in a moment.
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Here’s the new deck, complete with custom seating and multiple levels.
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Wooden steps lead up to the deck.
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Here’s a great spot for intimate conversation or quiet contemplation.
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The benches are custom-made and fit the space nicely.
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Steps are shaped to accommodate travel in any direction, and equipped with lights for safety.
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Steps lead down from the deck to the back garden.
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A new deck and pergola provide a place to linger.
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Here’s another shot of the master bedroom area.
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An existing vast brick patio was relieved with new planter areas. Plants include lavender, India hawthorn, island bush snapdragon, manzanita, toyon, and of course the magnificent mature coast live oak trees.
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Here’s that same space from another angle.
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One side of the house is clad in natural redwood, while the other is covered with painted siding. Here at the transition point we built a fence with different sides to match the house. Crazy but it worked.
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These steps greet visitors from the street side.
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Railings and lighting add safety.
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We made this light from a piece of sandstone that was abundant on the site.
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These steps lead from the house to the stream area. More on that in a moment.
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Native toyon, lemonade berry, Ceanothus and other species screen the road without the need for shearing or other upkeep.
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Native lemonade berry and grasses are part of the understory planting, completely compatible with the venerable oak trees.
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We removed a long, unused driveway and created a streambed using the native sandstone boulders that were abundant on the site. It looks so real people think it’s natural.
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We didn’t do this; it just happened over time.
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This hole is fun to peek through.
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The owners found this bench. It’s a surprise along an outlying path.
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Small bits of the native sandstone were turned into a simple paving material.
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A lovely bed of native Heuchera.
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Extensive orchards and vegetable gardens produce a lot of food.
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Tresses of potted orchids add elegance.

 

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