That driveway is awesome. Is that your final color?

Hard to know what you can plant with water restrictions and the expense of water in your area. Are you considering artificial turf?

Lots of unique plants that will grow in your area so be creative and hire a landscaper.

I like this designer's work, but she's in Laguna Beach & Costa Mesa.

1660 Orange Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 P 949.548.1611

1290 North Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, CA 92651 P 949.715.8143

http://mollywoodgardendesign.com/

A designer yes of course.... to mention that I like orangey firestick succulent, which I've seen as a hedge, and as more an accent... nice with the warm brick?

"Often referred to as a cactus, the plant is actually a succulent that presents new growth with flare. Young stems are fiery orange to red, and turn green with age."

Please try artificial turf - the real thing can be so difficult to keep going...

As to how to use colors/plants you like: think of views -- for instance, does neighbor sights or sounds pose a challenge? Maybe a nice line of tall shrubs, or trees there....

Instead of lotsa color -- seems your house is strong on structure [of dormers and roofs].... what if you really simplified and planted a mass of a liked plant.... nearby I saw a neat grouping, but spaced apart: barrel cacti.

mamadada, yes that is our final color (except the chimney). Thanks for the compliment on the driveway.

Beverly, thank you. I like those photos as well. we won't go with artificial turf though. real grass for us.

everdebz, thank you for your comments!

No cacti !? "Bottle brush" has a soft look.

A designer might not pick a nearby color to your house, but I like the pure white here...

"The silvery foliage makes bush morning glory the perfect partner for plants with darker foliage, such as autumn sage (Salvia greggii), Cleveland sage (Salvia clevelandii), ‘Little John’ bottlebrush (Callistemon viminalis ‘Little John’)..."

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