A new path and gate welcome visitors.One encounters this friendly space on the way to the front door. The paving is a combination of textured concrete and adobe pavers.Check out this whimsical water feature.This rustic cedar bench offers a spot to view the entry patio.Local ducks love to visit the garden.The new raised patio is the perfect entertaining spot, surrounded by Mexican weeping bamboo and with a peek at the distant mountains.The raised patio looks down on an axial path leading to other areas of the backyard. dividing space this way adds a feeling of depth and intrigue.Flagstone paving is paired with perennial plants and tiny groundcovers.Here’s another hidden seating spot. This is one of many nice surprises that await the visitor.A raised bed of adobe block is home to sun-loving perennials including catmint, Alstroemeria, lavender, wild strawberry, and New Zealand flax.Roses and mixed perennials fill this space, with a path running down the middle. Low voltage landscape lights illuminate the scene at night.Here’s a look back towards the raised dining patio.Here’s another look at the flagstone paving and a small Erodium.
These handmade wooden columns mark the transition from the dining area to the perennial garden. Santa Barbara daisy and lamb’s ears grow at the base.Italian buckthorn, New Zealand flax, Mexican weeping bamboo, and other plants surround the dining patio and create complete privacy.The owner found this pooch at a local nursery.
