Vast Garden Landscape With a View
The client’s intent for this project was to create a “play garden” to indulge in, as the couple both have a passion for gardening. The concept included mass plantings with year-round interest, framing the mountain view with a beautiful foreground. The seasonal changes throughout the landscape plantings are very dramatic—there is always something to look forward to.
The challenges from existing conditions involved significant drainage issues and the complexity of irrigating over an acre of landscaped area. To solve these issues, bioswales and seasonal creeks with culvert overflow were installed. The irrigation system uses a 2-inch mainline with 24 zones. During construction, difficulties in piping irrigation lines were also encountered, as water is shared with a fire suppression system that cannot be shut down in Winter. This was resolved with isolation valves at all valve boxes, and the erosion at swale overflows was fixed with bentonite for soil stability.
Landscape Features
Various Plants
Gravel Pathways
Patio Area
Dry Creek Bed
Landscape Drainage
Paved Driveway
Hardscape Walls
Raised Plant Beds
We believe that building your landscape should be an easy and rewarding collaboration from start to finish. We combine your ideas and needs with our designers’ expertise while considering budget sensibility to create a landscape design that’s distinctively yours. We’re confident that we can help you create your dream outdoor living space!