Partial Sun Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs
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UserThis yard started with dead grass, no irrigation to the back planter, water seeping through the block wall and the yard felt small.
We removed all grass, removed the dirt in the planter, tar backed the wall and added a valve and PVC line for irrigation. We then started the new design incorporating small moundings with a natural path and low water use plantings. Deana M. Chiavola
Painted Fern Garden DesignThe awkward shape of this triangular plot, coupled with large overgrown shrubs, a large area of paving and a patch of weeds left the clients at a total loss as to what to do with the garden.
The couple did a brilliant job of removing the majority of the planting, but as the hard landscaping started, initial excavations revealed there was a vast amount of rubble and debris buried in the ground that would have to be removed from site. Once completed, the design could then move forward. Geometric lines running at different angles were used to conceal the shape of the plot, distracting from the point of the triangle, whilst visually extending the length.
A raised Florence beige porcelain patio was created between the house and garage for entertaining. The edge of the step was bull-nosed to soften any hard edges. The patio was sized to allow for a potential future conversion of the garage to a home office.
A bespoke timber pergola was created as a restful seating area and was inward facing into the garden to block out overlooking windows. Five bespoke fibre glass planters were created in a RAL colour to match the pergola. These were to be used to grow fruit and veg.
Being a walled garden, there was plenty of shelter to offer plants, but equally the garden would get quite hot in the summer. Plants were chosen that were beneficial to wildlife and sited in areas away from the main patio. A mixture of textures and colours of foliage were used to add additional interest throughout the year.
The planting mix included Phlomis italica, Amsonia tabernaemontana, Cornus sanguinea 'Midwinter Fire' and Skimmia japonica 'Temptation' to span the seasons. Two feature trees used to add height were Prunus serrula and Prunus 'Amanogawa'.
Jackie and the BeanstalkThe Water feature added near front door to attract birds and is surrounded by colorful succulents and drought-tolerant plants
Isabel Moritz DesignsIsabel Moritz Designs works with homeowners, Architects and developers in Los Angeles to create personalized Drought Tolerant, Fire Zone Landscapes, Modern Landscapes, Beach Landscapes, Gravel Gardens, Sculptural Gardens, Transitional Landscapes , Modern Traditional Landscapes, Luxe Landscapes, French Modern Landscapes, View Properties, Estate properties, Private Outdoor Living, High End Landscapes, Farmhouse Modern Landscapes, in Los Angeles, California USA. Working in Bel Air, Brentwood, Malibu, Santa Monica, Venice, Hollywood, Hidden Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City, Marina del Rey, Westchester, Calabasas and Agoura Hills.
Board & VellumLandscape contracting by Avid Landscape.
Carpentry by Contemporary Homestead.
Photograph by Tina Witherspoon.
Urban Oasis Landscape DesignLarge picture windows looked out onto the empty narrow side yard. Our solution was to create a dramatic 3D modular installation with CorTen Planters filled with low maintenance cacti.
LandCrafters, LLCThe dry stream bed is both decorative and functional. It empties into a 6 inch main PVC pipe that drains into the front swale. Besides the stream bed drain tile, the sump line and downspouts empty into this drainage system.
Partial Sun Garden with Gravel Ideas and Designs
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