SLO Hilltop Modern

Nov 3, 2021

Hilltop Modern | San Luis Obispo, CA

This modern residence nestled in the cleft of a ridgeline in San Luis Obispo boasts a restrained yet refined landscape design to maximize appreciation and functionality from the unique setting. A large, curved lawn echoes the strong curves of the custom residence, transitioning softly through waving grasses to the native shrubs behind. Various moments around the house are accentuated through elegant used of rock and cobble combined with a a thoughtful planting palette. Various native species including Muhlenbergia, Juncus, Arctostaphylos (Manzanita), and Clinopodium lend an extra sense of belonging, with key species framing views, softening lines, and defining pathways around the site.

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape

Modern Hilltop San Luis Obispo Residential Landscape

Modern Vineyard Overlook

Oct 22, 2021

Modern Vineyard Overlook | Paso Robles, CA

Set on a hilltop with sweeping views of the Paso Robles wine country, this modern residence takes full advantage of the expansive setting. Landscape elements are positioned to complement the views across the valley in almost 360 degrees, while providing color and verdance in the foreground area. Waving grasses and reeds provide motion in the landscape, while agave lend a year-round modern touch within hardscape areas. Oaks will add long-term value to the design, while fruit trees planted along a slope provide annual productivity for the enjoyment of the owners and guests. The artificial turf lawn is a low-maintenance extension of the pool deck, with strong edges in keeping with the architecture.

Landscape Design & Construction: Madrone Landscape

Architect: Studio Prime Architecture

Paso Robles Modern Vineyard Overlook Madrone Landscape

Serene Woodland Retreat

Oct 20, 2021

Serene Woodland Retreat | Templeton, CA

Set on a backdrop of mature oak woodland, this carefully crafted landscape complements a beautiful new residence in all the right ways. Crossing between naturalistic plantings at transitions to the natural landscape and linear arrangements nearer hardscape elements such as landscape walls and segmented concrete paths, the plantings respond to both context and architectural style. Rock mulches, including areas of black Mexican beach pebbles, give a clean basis for a palette of blue glow Agave, Hesperaloe, Kniphofia, and other architectural shrubs and trees. Sight lines across the pool deck are maintained and enhanced with low ornamental grasses and spreading groundcovers, as well as red-barked Arbutus trees for a subtle pop of landscape color. A large noiyo cobble drainage basin with mossy boulders anchors the large front landscape, with seasonal color provided by groupings of purple lavender.

Landscape Design & Construction: Madrone Landscape

Woodland Waterfall Patio

Oct 4, 2021

Woodland Fire & Waterfall | Atascadero, CA

Nestled between an existing oak woodland and a new Spanish-style house, this custom landscape includes just about everything for a sweet hangout spot! The built-in pondless waterfall feature takes advantage of the drop in elevation to the new fire pit zone, and a curved flagstone and stucco bench defines the edge of the patio zone while directing the eye to the water feature. Sweetwater flagstone edges the custom stamped and colored patio space, with a clean stucco BBQ island that includes custom precast concrete countertops. A triangular shade sail offer protection in the summer heat, while the weathered steel fire feature provides evening warmth and ambiance. The design includes an array of complementary textures and materials with a native-heavy plant palette softening hardscape edges.