How long does it take for a landscape to mature? That depends on several factors, including your plant hardiness zone, irrigation, and the size of plants you have installed.
Madrone constructed this award-winning Cayucos landscape just two years ago, and here is how it looks today.
![Pataye Entry Courtyard](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pataye-Entry-Courtyard.jpg)
![Pataye_Cayucos_Entry_Water Feature_Sustainable_Hardscape](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pataye_Cayucos_Entry_Water-Feature_Sustainable_Hardscape.jpg)
The entry courtyard features a one-of-a-kind water wall that collects and cascades into a large reflection pool, stimulating all the senses.
![Pataye Diagonal Pavers](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pataye-Diagonal-Pavers.jpg)
![Pataye_Templeton_Pavers_Native Plants_Central Coast](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pataye_Templeton_Pavers_Native-Plants_Central-Coast.jpg)
The diagonally-set pavers featuring locally sourced rock mulch insets provide a striking accent that helps tie the contemporary with the surrounding landscape.
![Pataye Outdoor Living](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pataye-Outdoor-Living.jpg)
![Pataye_Cayucos_Side Yard_Turf Alternative](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pataye_Cayucos_Side-Yard_Turf-Alternative.jpg)
Madrone used native turf substitute carex praegracillis in place of a traditional lawn. To conserve water and reduce environmental impact, we installed sub-surface drip irrigation.
![Pataye Stepping Pavers](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Pataye-Stepping-Pavers.jpg)
![Pataye_Cayucos_Stepping Stones_Hardscape](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pataye_Cayucos_Stepping-Stones_Hardscape.jpg)
We installed a ‘smart’ irrigation to conserve water further, drawing from satellite weather information to adjust run times automatically.
![Pataye_Cayucos_Garage_Planting Plan](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pataye_Cayucos_Garage_Planting-Plan.jpg)
![Pataye_Sustainable Landscape_Templeton_Native Plants_Central Coast](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pataye_Sustainable-Landscape_Templeton_Native-Plants_Central-Coast.jpg)
Solar panels supply the low voltage LED lighting and all off-grid electrical.
![Pataye_Side Yard_Grasses_Native](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pataye_Side-Yard_Grasses_Native.jpg)
![Pataye_Cayucos_Sustainable_Drought Tolerant_Award Winning](https://madronelandscapes.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Pataye_Cayucos_Sustainable_Drought-Tolerant_Award-Winning.jpg)
This project’s unique details and sustainable features made it both fun and gratifying to work on at every phase.