This large backyard had loads of potential with established native Oak and Ponderosa Pine trees. It just needed a freshen-up. Some of the trees and shrubs were starting to suffer from overcrowding.

The far corner of the yard had the best sun for a vegetable garden so three 30" tall beds went in. A river of Japanese Forest Grass lines the path. Thick barkdust went down to reduce the weeds. Native plants were kept whenever possible and supplemented by additional native ferns, huckleberries, red...