This mid century ranch home was surrounded by a large mostly level yard with beautiful mountain stone outcroppings slicing through the sod covered expansive lawn. What it lacked was height variation and color. We added beautiful “Kousa” Dogwoods and “Bloodgood” burgundy leafed vertical Jap. Maples for some of that vertical interest. “Encore” Azaleas added structure and Spring / Fall color while “Annabelle” hydrangeas added the cheerful large white blooms across the beds on the entire property. We beefed up the preliminary plantings along their long almost bare wood fence with stunning blooming “Vitex” trees and wispy full Miscanthus Grass along with substantial “Shasta” Daisy and other perennials. Now it is brimming with fullness and interest.

This mid century ranch home was surrounded by a large mostly level yard with beautiful mountain stone outcroppings slicing through the sod covered expansive lawn. What it lacked was height variation and color. We added beautiful “Kousa” Dogwoods and “Bloodgood” burgundy leafed vertical Jap. Maples for some of that vertical interest. “Encore” Azaleas added structure and Spring / Fall color while “Annabelle” hydrangeas added the cheerful large white blooms across the beds on the entire property. We beefed up the preliminary plantings along their long almost bare wood fence with stunning blooming “Vitex” trees and wispy full Miscanthus Grass along with substantial “Shasta” Daisy and other perennials. Now it is brimming with fullness and interest.

This mid century ranch home was surrounded by a large mostly level yard with beautiful mountain stone outcroppings slicing through the sod covered expansive lawn. What it lacked was height variation and color. We added beautiful “Kousa” Dogwoods and “Bloodgood” burgundy leafed vertical Jap. Maples for some of that vertical interest. “Encore” Azaleas added structure and Spring / Fall color while “Annabelle” hydrangeas added the cheerful large white blooms across the beds on the entire property. We beefed up the preliminary plantings along their long almost bare wood fence with stunning blooming “Vitex” trees and wispy full Miscanthus Grass along with substantial “Shasta” Daisy and other perennials. Now it is brimming with fullness and interest.

This mid century ranch home was surrounded by a large mostly level yard with beautiful mountain stone outcroppings slicing through the sod covered expansive lawn. What it lacked was height variation and color. We added beautiful “Kousa” Dogwoods and “Bloodgood” burgundy leafed vertical Jap. Maples for some of that vertical interest. “Encore” Azaleas added structure and Spring / Fall color while “Annabelle” hydrangeas added the cheerful large white blooms across the beds on the entire property. We beefed up the preliminary plantings along their long almost bare wood fence with stunning blooming “Vitex” trees and wispy full Miscanthus Grass along with substantial “Shasta” Daisy and other perennials. Now it is brimming with fullness and interest.

This mid century ranch home was surrounded by a large mostly level yard with beautiful mountain stone outcroppings slicing through the sod covered expansive lawn. What it lacked was height variation and color. We added beautiful “Kousa” Dogwoods and “Bloodgood” burgundy leafed vertical Jap. Maples for some of that vertical interest. “Encore” Azaleas added structure and Spring / Fall color while “Annabelle” hydrangeas added the cheerful large white blooms across the beds on the entire property. We beefed up the preliminary plantings along their long almost bare wood fence with stunning blooming “Vitex” trees and wispy full Miscanthus Grass along with substantial “Shasta” Daisy and other perennials. Now it is brimming with fullness and interest.

This backyard was a jungle - tearing out the old deck, leveling with boulders adding boulder steps and a flagstone patio along with new lawn and plants made for a fantastic makeover. Doing the patio out of decomposed granite helped with the budget as well.

This mid century ranch home was surrounded by a large mostly level yard with beautiful mountain stone outcroppings slicing through the sod covered expansive lawn. What it lacked was height variation and color. We added beautiful “Kousa” Dogwoods and “Bloodgood” burgundy leafed vertical Jap. Maples for some of that vertical interest. “Encore” Azaleas added structure and Spring / Fall color while “Annabelle” hydrangeas added the cheerful large white blooms across the beds on the entire property. We beefed up the preliminary plantings along their long almost bare wood fence with stunning blooming “Vitex” trees and wispy full Miscanthus Grass along with substantial “Shasta” Daisy and other perennials. Now it is brimming with fullness and interest.

This backyard was a jungle - tearing out the old deck, leveling with boulders adding boulder steps and a flagstone patio along with new lawn and plants made for a fantastic makeover. Doing the patio out of decomposed granite helped with the budget as well.

Photo by George Dzahristos
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This backyard was a jungle - tearing out the old deck, leveling with boulders adding boulder steps and a flagstone patio along with new lawn and plants made for a fantastic makeover. Doing the patio out of decomposed granite helped with the budget as well.

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This backyard was a jungle - tearing out the old deck, leveling with boulders adding boulder steps and a flagstone patio along with new lawn and plants made for a fantastic makeover. Doing the patio out of decomposed granite helped with the budget as well.

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