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Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Vancouver

This garden project began with the demolition of an existing pool and decks cantilevered over a hillside. The garden was originally a Japanese-themed garden retreat and free-form shaped pool. While the client wanted to update and replace many elements, they sought to keep the free-form characteristics of the existing design and repurpose existing materials. BK Landscape Design created a new garden with revetment walls and steps to a succulent garden with salvaged boulders from the pool and pool coping. We built a colored concrete path to access a new wood trellis constructed on the center-line view from the master bedroom. A combination of Bay friendly, native and evergreen plantings were chosen for the planting palette. The overhaul of the yard included low-voltage lighting and minimal drainage. A new wood deck replaced the existing one at the entrance as well as a deck off of the master bedroom that was also constructed from repurposed materials. The style mimics the architectural detail of the mansard roof and simple horizontal wood siding of the house. After removing a juniper (as required by the San Rafael Fire Department within the Wildland-Urban interface) we designed and developed a full front-yard planting plan. All plants are Bay-Friendly, native, and irrigated with a more efficient in-line drip irrigation system to minimize water use. Low-voltage lighting and minimal drainage were also part of the overhaul of the front yard redesign.

A vast thirsty lawn is transformed with color and texture with low water plants.
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Example of a small tuscan backyard deck design in San Francisco with a pergola

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Design ideas for a mid-sized coastal full sun landscaping in Vancouver.

Copyright 2014 Glenna Partridge
Inspiration for a tropical patio remodel in Vancouver

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This is an example of a tropical landscaping in Vancouver.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard patio remodel in San Francisco with a pergola

Shirley Kost
This is an example of a mediterranean landscaping in Los Angeles.

Photo of a large mediterranean partial sun side yard stone landscaping in Vancouver.

A variety of low water plants offer different textures, colors and heights in layers.
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Meg West
Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Euphorbia 'Ascot Rainbow' can ad a beautiful chartreuse color to a garden space while new growth has a tinge of red and the blooms offer an interesting change to traditional blooms of shrubs.

Design ideas for a small eclectic shade side yard stone landscaping in Vancouver.

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This is an example of a mid-sized coastal full sun landscaping in Vancouver.

This is an example of a small mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard brick landscaping in Vancouver for summer.

Ceanothus is a West Coast native, prized for its summer drought tolerance and ability to cover a slope with zero maintenance. Diamond Heights combines these qualities with brilliant golden yellow and bright green foliage for year round interest. Fabulous with Black Adder Phormium and Carex Everillo. Features Feature/Bloom Pale blue flower clusters in spring Evergreen or Deciduous evergreen USDA Zones Hardy to 20°F USDA 9, 10 Sunset Zones 16-24 Special Features Aromatic, attracts birds/butterflies, water-wise, dwarf Landscape Use Accent, container, groundcover, slope, raised beds, coastal Exposure Full sun to part shade Bloom Season Spring Dimension 1 ft H x 4-5 ft W Growth Rate Moderate Plant Type evergreen About the Collection Brought to you by the authority on Western gardening, the Sunset Western Garden Collection is an exclusive plant collection of top performing plants for the Western Gardener.

Inspiration for a mediterranean pool remodel in San Francisco