Atascadero Oak Woodland

Atascadero Oak Woodland

Jun 6, 2021

Oak Woodland | Atascadero, CA

In the hills of Atascadero, this residence rests on a peak amid the shade of large, stately oak trees.

The landscape includes a redwood staircase with dg treads built into the hill, allowing full access to the best views on the property. The planting design plays off of the oaks, using a variety of textures and natives, while low-spreading plants provide erosion control and aesthetically pleasing views from below.

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape

SLO Backyard Retreat

SLO Backyard Retreat

May 28, 2021

Backyard Retreat | San Luis Obispo, CA

This San Luis Obispo backyard features several areas for gathering, including outdoor dining and a cozy fire feature for cool winter evenings. A stairway traverses the lushly planted hillside to a raised-bed vegetable garden.

The planting palette includes several drought-tolerant succulents such as Blue Glow Agave and Foxtail Agave. Other varietals include Sun Camellia (Camellia sasnqua), Variegated Japanese Sedge (Carex Oshimensis), Bush Anemone (Soleirolia soleirolii ), and a Tamukeyama Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum var. dissectum ‘Tamukeyama).

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape

Mediterranean Residence

Mediterranean Residence

Apr 30, 2021

Mediterranean Residence | Paso Robles, CA

This Mediterranean residence makes outdoor living more comfortable. A soft plant palette frames the incredible views of the property, and the architectural succulents, grasses, and other low-growing plants maintain the sustainable, low-water-use design.

Some of the plants include: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium), Century Agave (Agave Americana), Variegated Century Agave (Agave americana ‘Variegata’), Whale’s Tongue Agave (Agave ovatifolia), Sunset Rockrose (Cistus ‘Sunset’), California Rush (Juncus patens), and Catmint (Nepeta x fassennii ‘Walker’s Low’).

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape
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Paso Robles Horse Ranch

Paso Robles Horse Ranch

Apr 7, 2021

Paso Robles Horse Ranch | Paso Robles, CA

This landscape renovation focused on reducing the size of an existing lawn, providing a large patio space for entertaining, creating clearly defined pathways throughout the property, and adding drought tolerant planting to provide beauty and blend into the natural surroundings.

Colorful perennials and grasses were used to bridge the gap between the ornamental plantings and the views beyond. Decomposed granite walkways helped to reduce costs and keep the project within budget. An colored concrete patio with a mortared flagstone border clearly defined the primary entertainment patio and created visual appeal, while an integrated concrete seat wall with flagstone cap provided seating space.

 

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape

Pismo Succulent Garden

Pismo Succulent Garden

Feb 23, 2021

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.

 

Landscape Design and Construction: Madrone Landscape