Vibrant Modern Farmhouse

Nov 3, 2021

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Vibrant Modern Farmhouse Living | Arroyo Grande, CA

This modern residence set in the rolling hills features several areas for gathering, including outdoor dining and a cozy fire feature for cool evenings. Lush artificial turf sets a low-maintenance and low-water foundation for an array of vibrant flowering plants and ornamental grasses before a transition to the native landscape. Multiple segmented concrete paths traverse the site, including at the entry, which leads to a beautiful recirculating stone fountain. Adelaide boulders, Noiyo cobble, and gray gravel mulch treatments also add structure to the landscape. Plant species include pink Rock Purslane, Moonshine Yarrow, architectural New Zealand Flax, and hardy Red Hot Poker.

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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.

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Modern Hilltop San Luis Obispo Residential 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.

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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).