Berkeley Backyard
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Annie Thornton added this to Hillside Yard Offers Scenic Views and Space for Contemplation
Before: The home sits above the backyard, overlooking it and the greater landscape beyond. “While the upper levels of the home enjoyed an expansive view of the San Francisco Bay, the sloped and desolate backyard was an unusable eyesore,” Herman says of the yard before the renovation. The homeowners wanted the garden to be attractive and enjoyable to be in, but also to be appealing from above and tie in with the views beyond. “A beautiful bird’s-eye garden design would also spark inspiration and then draw clients to venture down into the landscape with the added promise of enjoyable activities below,” Herman says. Work with a landscape designer on Houzz
Lauren Dunec Hoang added this to Before and After: 4 Outdoor Makeovers Transform Oddly Shaped Lots
4. Sloped Lawn Becomes Meditative GardenLandscape designer: Sarah Herman Landscape DesignLandscape contractor: Earth Lines LandscapeSize: About one-tenth of an acreBefore: While this lot in Berkeley, California, offered fabulous views of the San Francisco Bay, the original yard didn’t provide the homeowners with what they were looking for in an outdoor space.
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Jill Satren added this to Landscape & Water Features
Before: Flat area without specific landscape
Lauren Dunec Hoang added this to Before & After: 4 Great Outdoor Makeovers in Oddly Shaped Gardens
4. Sloped lawn becomes a meditative gardenLandscape designer: Sarah Herman Landscape DesignLandscape contractor: Earth Lines LandscapeSize: Approximately 400 square metresLocation: California, USABefore: While this lot in Berkeley, California, offered fabulous views of the San Francisco Bay, the original yard didn’t provide the homeowners with what they were looking for in an outdoor space.