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Van Zelst IncA decomposed bluestone bed feels is informal and welcoming, and can be a cost-efficient patio alternative. Photo by Russell Jenkins.
Sweet Smiling LandscapesLocated on a steep hill above downtown Ventura, this modern Spanish house features panoramic views of town with the ocean and Channel Islands beyond. While the views are amazing from a large front deck, the steep slope presented some constraints on the landscape design.
Although the property is about a third-of-an-acre, the only useable and open garden space is a small (about 500 square feet) area to the West of the house. The house sits at the back of the property, and another steep hill on the neighboring property behind is held back by a tall retaining wall, leaving just enough room for a narrow, hardscaped patio in the back yard.
Bright plantings along the back of the property delineate the home from the neighboring property, and we chose plantings to help stabilize the soil and further develop the Spanish garden look while creating a lush, inviting feel. Additionally, we added 52 pieces of pottery to soften and add interest to the back garden and patio areas. Succulents, herbs, and California natives fill the pottery along with bright, sweet-smelling, tropical-looking, and climate-appropriate plants.
Slope stabilization was paramount for the front hill. Beyond that, finding plants that would thrive on the steep slope was the next obstacle. Finally, the aesthetics could be addressed, and we worked to find plants that meshed with the architecture—blending plants with white and orange to play off the red-tiled roofs and white-plastered walls that are emblematic of the Spanish style of this house as well as the predominate style of the neighborhood.
The flattish area to the West was designed with the idea of creating a contemporary take on the parterre garden. Reminiscent of Mediterranean gardens, this vegetable and herb garden substitutes formal hedges with formal Corten steel planters to honor the modern Spanish architecture of the house. The citrus, herbs, and vegetables serve the foodie clients well.
Tom Kuniholm Architects, AIA This is a state of the art lakefront house, bridging formal to informal. The mandate was to work from a European precedent, use natural materials, stone, mahogany, and slate to create a feel of authenticity. The result brings together stunning water views, informal family entertaining, very dressy formal rooms, leading to generous outdoor entertaining spaces beyond. It is a twenty-first century house on a grand scale, with a courtyard and carriage house, built to accommodate a large function, or be comfortable for relaxed family living.
Curtis Horticulture, Inc.Large clam shell planted with succulents. Custom designed and planted by Curtis Horticulture.
Mediterranean Patio with a Potted Garden Ideas and Designs
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