Harmony Ranch

Nov 30, 2021

Harmony Ranch | Harmony, CA

The surrounding coastal hills of this residence are prone to heavy winds and beautiful vistas. In an effort to shield this home from view from the road, a large grassy mound protects the home from prevailing wind and hides it from sight. The native and drought-tolerant grasses flow in the wind and simulate a contemporary version of the surrounding grass-covered hills. A mixture of pervious gravel and modular concrete situate use patterns, while the native mature Oak trees provide instant habitat.

The deer-fenced orchard and vegetable garden features raised planters, composting bins, and a pavilion, mostly constructed with locally sourced redwood.

Landscape Design: Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape | Landscape Construction: Madrone Landscapes | Residence Architect: Studio 2G | Residence Contractor: Semmes & Co. Builders, Inc.

Woodland Cottage Garden

Nov 23, 2021

Woodland Cottage Garden | Atascadero, CA

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscapes

Award: 2019 Large Residential CLCA Award Winner

Wine Country Retreat

Aug 22, 2021

Wine Country Retreat | Paso Robles, CA

This garden creates the perfect place to enjoy the bounties of Paso‘s wine-growing region. Whether it is a pizza party with the wood fire pizza oven, an intimate gathering by the unique fireplace and pond, or a day of tending the garden and home vineyard, life is good here.

Somewhere between formal and natural, the garden flows seamlessly to provide entertainment options for day and night, with an emphasis on good food, good wine, and good friends.

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscapes

Templeton Hilltop Garden

Jul 28, 2021

Hilltop Garden | Templeton, CA

This North County property partners natural elements with a cultivated garden theme. Native grasses border an upper patio, providing a soft foreground to stunning views of the rolling landscape. A formal parterre-style garden with colorful blooms on the lower terrace can also be viewed from above.

The plant palette of this project is proof that deer-resistant landscapes can still have lots of color and texture! Soft sages, bright yarrow, blooming trees, and wavy grasses complement the views. The natural theme is evident in built elements such as stone veneer walls, timber steps, gravel pathways, boulders and flagstone step stones. We especially love the entertainment nook created with the custom outdoor kitchen island and firepit seating area!

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscapes

Pismo Succulent Garden

Feb 23, 2021

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Succulent Garden | Pismo Beach, CA

This residential design space displays an updated, colorful landscape that keeps its appeal year around through the use of evergreen plants and succulent varieties. The implementation of concrete pavers and natural stone steps offers full access from the front yard to the back, and to the cozy built-in concrete fireplace.