Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone, Courtyard, Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting

Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone, Courtyard, Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting

Located on a steep hill above downtown Ventura, this modern Spanish house features panoramic views of town with the ocean and Channel Islands beyond. While the views are amazing from a large front deck, the steep slope presented some constraints on the landscape design. Although the property is about a third-of-an-acre, the only useable and open garden space is a small (about 500 square feet) area to the West of the house. The house sits at the back of the property, and another steep hill on the neighboring property behind is held back by a tall retaining wall, leaving just enough room for a narrow, hardscaped patio in the back yard. Bright plantings along the back of the property delineate the home from the neighboring property, and we chose plantings to help stabilize the soil and further develop the Spanish garden look while creating a lush, inviting feel. Additionally, we added 52 pieces of pottery to soften and add interest to the back garden and patio areas. Succulents, herbs, and California natives fill the pottery along with bright, sweet-smelling, tropical-looking, and climate-appropriate plants. Slope stabilization was paramount for the front hill. Beyond that, finding plants that would thrive on the steep slope was the next obstacle. Finally, the aesthetics could be addressed, and we worked to find plants that meshed with the architecture—blending plants with white and orange to play off the red-tiled roofs and white-plastered walls that are emblematic of the Spanish style of this house as well as the predominate style of the neighborhood. The flattish area to the West was designed with the idea of creating a contemporary take on the parterre garden. Reminiscent of Mediterranean gardens, this vegetable and herb garden substitutes formal hedges with formal Corten steel planters to honor the modern Spanish architecture of the house. The citrus, herbs, and vegetables serve the foodie clients well.

Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and partial sun courtyard retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Malibu tile clad Spanish courtyard with newly planted clay pots from Mexico with mother-in-laws-tongue, donkey tails, olive trees, Cala lilies, succulents and perennials.

Malibu tile clad Spanish courtyard with newly planted clay pots from Mexico with mother-in-laws-younger, donkey tails, olive trees, Cala lilies, succulents and perennials.

Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone, Courtyard, Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting

Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone, Courtyard, Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting

Deck container garden - mid-sized traditional rooftop deck container garden idea in New York with no cover

romantically planted glazed pot in the garden
Design ideas for a small mediterranean full sun backyard stone and stone fence formal garden in San Diego for spring.

Mid-sized tuscan backyard concrete paver patio container garden photo in Tampa with no cover

Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone, Courtyard, Wonderfull Container Planting
Inspiration for a large modern courtyard stone patio container garden remodel in San Francisco

Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone,
Inspiration for a large modern courtyard stone patio container garden remodel in San Francisco

Gorgeous Malibu tiles, antique quatrefoil gate, Tecate clay pavers and heavy clay & glazed containers in front courtyard planted with Ficus, clivia, begonia and coleus.

Spanish bluebells seen covering the ditches in England can also be seen thriving in abandoned sites and manicured gardens across the South._ Their rich blue color, easy care, and stately form make them a favorite. FEATURES Bloom/Feature 6-8 scapes with little blue bells that almost form a pyramidal shape Plant Type Fall Bulbs Evergreen or Deciduous Deciduous USDA Zones 6,7,8 Zone Detail Hardy to -10°F Key Features Heat tolerance, drought tolerance, water-wise, reblooming Use Border, container, accent Exposure Full sun Bloom Season Spring Dimension 12-18''H x clumping Growth Rate Moderate to fast growth CARE Water Natural Southern rainfall Soil Type Any Fertilizer Mix in low amount of an even N-P-K before planting Pruning None PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS plant in full sun soil should be 2-3” over the bulb natural rainfall is best; summer irrigation is o.k.

Modern Spanish, wrought Iron Raining, Potted plants, Container garden, Mahogany Stone, Courtyard, Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting

Wonderfull Container Planting, Award Winning Landscape Lighting
Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and partial sun courtyard retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for spring.

Malibu tile clad Spanish courtyards with newly planted clay pots from Mexico with mother-in-laws-tongue, donkey tails, citrus & olive trees, Cala lilies, succulents, bougainvillea and perennials. Exquisitely hand painted outdoor fireplace by Peter Bolton Painted Finishes.

Malibu tile clad Spanish courtyard with newly planted clay pots from Mexico with mother-in-laws-tongue, donkey tails, olive trees, Cala lilies, succulents, bougainvillea and perennials.