by Envision Landscape Studio
Walnut Creek, CA, US 94596 · 151 photos
Oak Tree Retreat
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Crushed Rock Patio

 
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friodeb wrote:
Base of patio - What is the ground cover for this patio? »
· Comment · 10 hours ago
Envision Landscape Studio Hi, this is 3/8" Crushed Rock (Lodi)
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bmcaoc wrote:
What can I plant on terraces constructed with sub soil? - Terraces 3 meters wide and 47 meters long with 4 meter slope down to next terrace. Slopes at 45 degree angle. »
· Comment · 8 months ago
Envision Landscape Studio I'm assuming you'll amend or add topsoil, and it really depends on your location. We planted Rosemary officinalis 'Prostratus' and Acacia redolens as slope stabilizers in this project.
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added by Bill Marken to Great Design Plant: Coast Live Oak
Because of their size and untidiness (dropping leaves, catkins, acorns), live oaks are best at the edge of property, in a somewhat natural section. Don't plant lawn or ground covers under existing old trees; this encourages root diseases. It’s also better not even to pave the soil surface. Trees that you plant generally withstand garden watering better; try to avoid summer watering. Mulch, gravel or stones undeneath, as shown here, is healthier and looks more natural.
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sitting area idea Jake had.
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Retreat in backyard
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Furniture blends in with the nature