Kurapia (Lippia nodiflora L. 'Kurapia') is a perennial, non-invasive groundcover that uses less water than cool-season fescue. It grows 1" high and each plant can spread up to 6' (yes, 6 feet). It will tolerate light foot traffic. Low maintenance, it will tolerate full sun or light shade.

This exquisite home on Philadelphia's Main Line underwent a total landscape transformation. Overgrown plantings and invasive species were removed to make room for a transitional landscape that functions for this family's low-maintenance lifestyle. Here, boxwoods are interplanted with native species and formal lines are combined with a rain garden. This updated landscape now supports the client's lifestyle as well as the surrounding environment!

The homeowner wanted to take an existing landscape and remove all of the plant material and install new shrubs. I came in and removed a Spruce tree that was going to become diseased and eventually the homeowner's would have to have it removed. I was able to plant the new plants right through the existing rocks. I planted Barberry, Hydrangeas, Ninebark, Boxwood, Cypress, and a Specimen Cedar Tree. The job was minimally invasive to the property.

The homeowner wanted to take an existing landscape and remove all of the plant material and install new shrubs. I came in and removed a Spruce tree that was going to become diseased and eventually the homeowner's would have to have it removed. I was able to plant the new plants right through the existing rocks. I planted Barberry, Hydrangeas, Ninebark, Boxwood, Cypress, and a Specimen Cedar Tree. The job was minimally invasive to the property.

This exquisite home on Philadelphia's Main Line underwent a total landscape transformation. Overgrown plantings and invasive species were removed to make room for a transitional landscape that functions for this family's low-maintenance lifestyle. Here, boxwoods are interplanted with native species and formal lines are combined with a rain garden. This updated landscape now supports the client's lifestyle as well as the surrounding environment!

The small backyard was nearly impossible to navigate and filled with invasive weeds. The end result is an outdoor room perfect for entertaining or hanging out on a hot summer day. Down lighting illuminates the deck at night without drawing unwanted attention from surrounding neighbors. A custom iron railing doubles as a bar for eats and drinks.

This exquisite home on Philadelphia's Main Line underwent a total landscape transformation. Overgrown plantings and invasive species were removed to make room for a transitional landscape that functions for this family's low-maintenance lifestyle. Here, boxwoods are interplanted with native species and formal lines are combined with a rain garden. This updated landscape now supports the client's lifestyle as well as the surrounding environment!

This project was an entry to the Water Wise Landscape Recognition Program in Brantford. Features include: Spillway from downspout directed to supply water to drip-line of young Red Maple. This replaced a lawn that was in constant battle with invasive weeds and crabgrass. The grade of the yard was changed to retain as much rain water as possible to significantly reduce run-off. All plants used require little to no water need outside of what Mother Nature provides.

Monarch Butterfly (Danaus plexippus) on Butterfly Bush (Buddleia davidii) which is not native to California but an excellent nectaring bush in areas where it's not invasive. Photo by flickr user Treebeard. All rights reserved.

This exquisite home on Philadelphia's Main Line underwent a total landscape transformation. Overgrown plantings and invasive species were removed to make room for a transitional landscape that functions for this family's low-maintenance lifestyle. Here, boxwoods are interplanted with native species and formal lines are combined with a rain garden. This updated landscape now supports the client's lifestyle as well as the surrounding environment!

Wheelchair accessible patios and paths were carefully built into the backyard woodland edge. A wide diversity of native and cultivated trees, shrubs, flowers and ferns were planted in the raingarden, sunny beds, shaded Japanese garden and oak woodlands.

A close-up photo of a fragrant inflorescence of Lo & Behold® 'Blue Chip' Butterfly Bush.
Photo of an eclectic full sun landscaping in Grand Rapids for summer.

Example of a trendy kitchen design in San Diego

When a world class sailing champion approached us to design a Newport home for his family, with lodging for his sailing crew, we set out to create a clean, light-filled modern home that would integrate with the natural surroundings of the waterfront property, and respect the character of the historic district. Our approach was to make the marine landscape an integral feature throughout the home. One hundred eighty degree views of the ocean from the top floors are the result of the pinwheel massing. The home is designed as an extension of the curvilinear approach to the property through the woods and reflects the gentle undulating waterline of the adjacent saltwater marsh. Floodplain regulations dictated that the primary occupied spaces be located significantly above grade; accordingly, we designed the first and second floors on a stone “plinth” above a walk-out basement with ample storage for sailing equipment. The curved stone base slopes to grade and houses the shallow entry stair, while the same stone clads the interior’s vertical core to the roof, along which the wood, glass and stainless steel stair ascends to the upper level. One critical programmatic requirement was enough sleeping space for the sailing crew, and informal party spaces for the end of race-day gatherings. The private master suite is situated on one side of the public central volume, giving the homeowners views of approaching visitors. A “bedroom bar,” designed to accommodate a full house of guests, emerges from the other side of the central volume, and serves as a backdrop for the infinity pool and the cove beyond. Also essential to the design process was ecological sensitivity and stewardship. The wetlands of the adjacent saltwater marsh were designed to be restored; an extensive geo-thermal heating and cooling system was implemented; low carbon footprint materials and permeable surfaces were used where possible. Native and non-invasive plant species were utilized in the landscape. The abundance of windows and glass railings maximize views of the landscape, and, in deference to the adjacent bird sanctuary, bird-friendly glazing was used throughout. Photo: Michael Moran/OTTO Photography

Wheelchair accessible patios and paths were carefully built into the backyard woodland edge. A wide diversity of native and cultivated trees, shrubs, flowers and ferns were planted in the raingarden, sunny beds, shaded Japanese garden and oak woodlands.

A photo of 'Miss Violet' in the landscape. This plant is dwarf-compact with rich dark purple-violet blooms. 'Miss Violet' flowers in the summer and grows best in full sun.

Renew’s experienced staff will custom design and install Christmas lighting for the exterior of your home with high-quality, cut-to-fit lighting options for any residence. Not only do we install quality products with non-invasive fasteners, but we also check the lights for a proper fit and set run times with options.

Photo By: Jude Parkinson-Morgan
This is an example of a large transitional drought-tolerant front yard landscaping in San Francisco.

This exquisite home on Philadelphia's Main Line underwent a total landscape transformation. Overgrown plantings and invasive species were removed to make room for a transitional landscape that functions for this family's low-maintenance lifestyle. Here, boxwoods are interplanted with native species and formal lines are combined with a rain garden. This updated landscape now supports the client's lifestyle as well as the surrounding environment!