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

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Bradley Ranch

Oct 21, 2021

Ranch Retreat | Bradley, CA

Perched on the edge of an existing oak woodland and overlooking a seasonal creek, the all-new outdoor and indoor living spaces seamlessly blend into the rugged natural setting. A flagstone pathway system links five structures with both a sport court and pool, and a scattering of large oak trees accent the site. Large boulders dot entry points and key features, while a limited palette of native plantings add texture and life. A full lighting installation brings warmth and safety in the evening, while remaining simple and unassuming midday.

Landscape Design: Madrone Landscape & Seven Springs Studio

Construction: Madrone Landscape & DC Builders

Ranch Retreat | Bradley, CA

Perched on the edge of an existing oak woodland and overlooking a seasonal creek, the all-new outdoor and indoor living spaces seamlessly blend into the rugged natural setting. A flagstone pathway system links five structures with both a sport court and pool, and a scattering of large oak trees accent the site. Large boulders dot entry points and key features, while a limited palette of native plantings add texture and life. A full lighting installation brings warmth and safety in the evening, while remaining simple and unassuming midday.

Landscape Design: Madrone Landscape & Seven Springs Studio

Construction: Madrone Landscape & DC Builders

North County Outdoor Living

Oct 21, 2021

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North County Outdoor Living | Atascadero, CA

Welcome to a 360-degree outdoor living space in a perfect country setting! This Madrone landscape design and installation includes an array of low-water plantings with a carefully-crafted color palette. Boulder outcrops add a natural element to the modern segmented concrete steps and paving. Existing elements were carefully incorporated into the sitewide design to maximize usability and cohesiveness.

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape

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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

Water-Wise Floral

Oct 19, 2021

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Water-Wise Floral | Atascadero, CA

Covered in wall-to-wall blooms, this Atascadero back yard is a true retreat for the flower gardener and proof that low-water landscapes can be showy and colorful. Nestled among a rainbow of colorful perennials, the space now features an inviting covered patio, artificial turf lawn and putting green, dry creek and more.

A goal of this project was to reduce water usage. Formerly a conventional lawn, now a drought-tolerant landscape with lots of color and interest, the palette includes red salvia and penstemon, purple seaside daisy and nepeta, yellow coreopsis and yarrow, white roses, and plenty of green grasses and foliage. Better yet, this lawn will always be green!