Photos by Client and Distinctive Landscaping
На фото: участок и сад на заднем дворе в классическом стиле с садовой дорожкой или калиткой, полуденной тенью и мульчированием

Julia Cody
На фото: летний участок и сад среднего размера на заднем дворе в современном стиле с подпорной стенкой, полуденной тенью и настилом

When I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.” This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat. The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings. Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up. The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation. When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space. Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.

На фото: большой регулярный сад на переднем дворе в классическом стиле с подпорной стенкой, полуденной тенью и мульчированием с

Morning light on taxus hedges and crab apples, Plant list: Malus 'Evereste' pleached tree - 3.8m high, 1.9 m clear stem, 1.4m wide - 5 tiers underplanted with Sarcococca confusa, Taxus baccata hedges, Wildflower meadow, Period: Early July

A gorgeous ecosystem Koi pond with two waterfalls and a short stream!
На фото: большой сад с прудом на заднем дворе в средиземноморском стиле с полуденной тенью

landscape design and photography by Melanie Rekola
Пример оригинального дизайна: участок и сад на переднем дворе с полуденной тенью

Bay Trees and Fern planting in urban Garden Design Dublin Amazon Landscaping and Garden Design
На фото: маленький летний регулярный сад на заднем дворе в современном стиле с садовой дорожкой или калиткой, полуденной тенью, покрытием из каменной брусчатки и с деревянным забором для на участке и в саду с

GreenBird Gardening Ltd
Свежая идея для дизайна: маленький осенний участок и сад на внутреннем дворе в стиле рустика с полуденной тенью и покрытием из каменной брусчатки для на участке и в саду - отличное фото интерьера

Our client built a striking new home on the east slope of Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. To complement the clean lines of the facade we designed a simple, elegant landscape that sets off the home rather than competing with the bold architecture. photography by Miranda Estes Photography

Идея дизайна: летний участок и сад среднего размера на переднем дворе в средиземноморском стиле с подъездной дорогой, подпорной стенкой, полуденной тенью и мощением тротуарной плиткой

Пример оригинального дизайна: участок и сад среднего размера на заднем дворе с полуденной тенью и мощением тротуарной плиткой

Cathy Stencil
Стильный дизайн: большой летний участок и сад на переднем дворе в классическом стиле с растениями в контейнерах, полуденной тенью и покрытием из гравия - последний тренд

Australian native Fuscia clipped into sculptural spheres (Correa reflexa) with dwarf bamboo plants (Nandina nana). St Kilda East garden we've maintained since 2010. Image by Benjamin Carter, Boodle Concepts Landscaping in Melbourne.

Свежая идея для дизайна: большой участок и сад на переднем дворе в классическом стиле с подъездной дорогой, полуденной тенью и мощением тротуарной плиткой - отличное фото интерьера

Sandringham garden - planting
На фото: летний регулярный сад среднего размера на переднем дворе в современном стиле с газонным бордюром, полуденной тенью и покрытием из каменной брусчатки

Privacy Fence
Стильный дизайн: летний участок и сад среднего размера на заднем дворе в классическом стиле с полуденной тенью - последний тренд

Стильный дизайн: летний участок и сад среднего размера на переднем дворе в классическом стиле с полуденной тенью и мощением тротуарной плиткой - последний тренд

Cathy Stencil
Пример оригинального дизайна: большой летний участок и сад на переднем дворе в классическом стиле с растениями в контейнерах, полуденной тенью и покрытием из гравия