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Meandering
Mortarless stacked wall planter adds a playful curve to this suburban
backyard. The existing soil grade was about twelve inches higher than
the neighbor's, creating a raised bed was a natural solution. The
wall sits on a gravel base and is extremely stable, doubling as a
seatwall. California native Monkeyflower billows over the wall. Native
Western Redbud provide accent. Three fruit trees were also incorporated
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In
the front yard, a natural sonoma fieldstone drystack wall to creates
a low terrace in the existing slope. Wood timber stairs and stepstones
allow for simple access. Newly planted Ceanothus Skylark, Galvezia
speciosa, and Salvia clevlandii will fill in quickly. |
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The
undulating stacked stone wall allows for a lower level of planting
alongside the sidewalk while breaking up the straight lines of the
sidewalk and house. Foothill Penstemon provides a purple-flowering
accent. Festuca 'Siskyou Blue' provides a blue grey color to tie into
the house color. The wood chip mulch is called 'Pro Chip' and is created
from chipped wood diverted from the landfill. A non-toxic vegetable
dye is added, giving the mulch a rich brown color. |
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In
the rear yard, the custom-designed outdoor kitchen counter curves
to form a gentle 'L' shape instead of a harsh right angle. This creates
ample counter space for buffet serving in addition to plenty of room
for the barbecue grill. The outdoor kitchen space tucks into the corner
of the yard beside an existing orange tree. A new interlocking pavingstone
patio in a grey/tan color provides a unified look for the rear yard
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A
simple two post arbor was designed to screen the large sliding glass
door from hot southern sun. The arbor was crafted of Sustainably harvested
Redwood and stained with a natural water-sealant by AFM Safecoat.
Edible grape vines were planted in containers and will provide a seasonal
green overhead affect and fresh fruit. The vines will lose their leaves
in the winter, allowing light into the room. |
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