Floating wood and smooth stucco entry wall with stainless mounted address numbers. Decorative gravel in custom modular concrete pads. Contemporary wood bench. Dry stream bed with natural river rock boulders offsets the tight geometry of the entry. Xeriscape drought tolerant landscape plants with succulents, native grasses and shrubs. Plants include Kangaroo Paw, Agave Attenuata, Coleonema 'Sunset', Agave 'Blue Glow', Pennisetum 'Fireworks', Cercidium 'Desert Museum', Salvia Gregii, Escallonia Fradesii, Festuca Glauca, and several varieties of Echeveria. Photos by Dominic Masiello. Plants sourced from budgetplants.com.

This back yard is a mixture of California native plants, existing native and non native plants, new Orco paving stone patio with new overhead along with a UC buffalo verede grass area. There is also an area to have garden beds alongside an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system.

This back yard is a mixture of California native plants, existing native and non native plants, new Orco paving stone patio with new overhead along with a UC buffalo verede grass area. There is also an area to have garden beds alongside an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system.

This back yard is a mixture of California native plants, existing native and non native plants, new Orco paving stone patio with new overhead along with a UC buffalo verede grass area. There is also an area to have garden beds alongside an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system.

This back yard is a mixture of California native plants, existing native and non native plants, new Orco paving stone patio with new overhead along with a UC buffalo verede grass area. There is also an area to have garden beds alongside an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system.

This back yard is a mixture of California native plants, existing native and non native plants, new Orco paving stone patio with new overhead along with a UC buffalo verede grass area. There is also an area to have garden beds alongside an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system.

This back yard is a mixture of California native plants, existing native and non native plants, new Orco paving stone patio with new overhead along with a UC buffalo verede grass area. There is also an area to have garden beds alongside an energy efficient irrigation and lighting system.

The path leading up to the steps to the patio provides a generous transition to the stroll garden and steps down to the lower level. This shot also gives a good perspective on how the garden works with the house.

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Another fun Crestview project! This young couple wanted a back yard that reflected their bohemian-eclectic style and could add additional privacy from the ever climbing construction around them. A place for “hanging out and drinking coffee or beer in the backyard.” But what was most exciting, was the air stream they had just purchased and were in the process of restoring. With the end goal of using it as a guest home for family and friends, we were challenged with creating a space that was cohesive and connected this new living space with the rest of the yard. In the front we had another quark to fix. The sidewalk from their front door to the street suddenly stopped 5 feet from the curb, making a less than inviting entry for guests. So, creating a new usable entryway with additional curb appeal was a top priority. We managed the entertainment space by using modern poured concrete pad’s as a focal. A poured concrete wall serves as a bench as well as creates a visual anchor for the patio area. To soften the hard materials, small plantings of succulents and ground cover were planted in the spaces between the pads. For a backdrop, a custom Cedar Plank wall and trellis combined to soften the vertical space and add plenty of privacy. The trellis is anchored by a Coral Vine to add interest. Cafe style lighting was strung across the area create a sense of intimacy. We also completed the fence transition, and eliminated the grass areas that were not being utilized to reduce the amount of water waste in the landscape, and replaced these areas with beneficial plantings for the wildlife. Overall, this landscape was completed with a cohesive Austin-friendly design in mind for these busy young professionals! Caleb Kerr - http://www.calebkerr.com

This compact, urban backyard was in desperate need of privacy. We created a series of outdoor rooms, privacy screens, and lush plantings all with an Asian-inspired design sense. Elements include a covered outdoor lounge room, sun decks, rock gardens, shade garden, evergreen plant screens, and raised boardwalk to connect the various outdoor spaces. The finished space feels like a true backyard oasis.

Front porch needed an update.
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Check out how this project was created in our blog! http://nativeedgelandscape.com/category/featured-project-2014/

Photographer: Greg Thomas
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Striking Texas native botanical design with local river rock top dressing. Photographer: Greg Thomas, http://optphotography.com/