Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Exterior colors and furniture selection by Julie McMahon. Photos by Daniel Bosler

To create a low maintenance, water wise landscape, we removed existing lawn and concrete walkway. Installed Angeles Block pavers in Tuscan, Desert Gold gravel and Boulders, Drought tolerant Aloes, Agaves, Phormium and Callistemon. And installed Drip Irrigation under the gravel.

Paver driveway, drought tolerant planting, black mulch. Paver color and style selected to compliment paint and roof color.
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Marc Mason Landscape Services
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Entryway, landscaping, and exterior.
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Front yard remodel/update with low water plant design of grasses, succulents and other drought tolerant plantings. Interesting colors and textures to add year round interest.

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Succulents, grasses and low-water shrubs with vivid foliage give this coastal garden a rich, textured look with minimal maintenance. Photos by Daniel Bosler

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This couple wanted a solution to bare patches and weeds throughout their front yard! Smarturf was able to install some river rock as well as turf to make their yard look well kept & lush, with little to no maintenance needed.

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Christiane Holmquist
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