This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

A “Little Free Library” with a bespoke rustic bench on the outside of the wall has become a neighborhood gathering spot.
Photo of a small eclectic drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone and stone fence landscaping in Los Angeles for spring.

Photo of a huge rustic drought-tolerant courtyard stone retaining wall landscape in Austin.

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

Old lawn was transformed into a drought-resistant garden offering ever-changing colors and textures. Turf removal rebate from the local water agency helped offset the cost. A new stucco wall with iron gates were built to create an enclosed porch/courtyard to give homeowners a much-needed buffer between their home and the hustle and bustle of a big city . Recycled bricks grace the new wide walkway and enclosed porch. Photo: April Rocha Photography

Coral Honeysuckle at Garden in the Woods, the botanic garden of New England Wild Flower Society Photo copyright Ellen Sousa/THBFarm

Yellow orchid vine graces a patio post. A climbing vine that has both pretty blossoms and ornamental, papery seed pods, this callaeum macropterum will eventually grow up the post (with support), help soften the patio cover, and frame the view. Photo: Perennial Garden Consultants

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

Reclaimed flooring and beams by Reclaimed DesignWorks. Photos by Emily Minton Redfield Photography.
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This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic drought-tolerant, rock and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Melbourne for summer.

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9

This project in Mission Viejo, CA was a mixture of lawn, weeds, outdated walkway and cracked concrete driveway. All that was removed and replaced with drought tolerant plants, soft set flagstone (mortar set where necessary), two rain tanks and various other accessories. You can also read the full blog post with a video of this project here http://tinyurl.com/nx4trj9