Salvia 'Wendy's Wish', Cercis canadensis ‘Forest Pansy’
Inspiration for a landscaping in San Francisco.

San Rafael Overview: 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.

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This is an example of a coastal landscaping in Vancouver.

Inspiration for a mediterranean drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard concrete paver and wood fence landscaping in Vancouver for summer.

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This is an example of a tropical landscaping in Vancouver.

Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in San Francisco.

Photo of a small mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Vancouver for summer.

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Deck - small mediterranean backyard deck idea in San Francisco with a pergola

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

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

Shirley Kost
Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in Los Angeles.

This front yard had some great plants to start with. We relocated some, and added a selection of colorful, drought tolerant shrubs and succulents. The result is a pretty and colorful garden.

Design ideas for a modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

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

Minimalist home design photo in San Francisco

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Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in Vancouver.

Agaves, Cacti, Bougainvilleas and Phormiums frame this curved white stucco wall that surrounds this Spanish courtyard
Design ideas for a mediterranean landscaping in Albuquerque.

Modern front yard featuring statement planters, pavers, rock mulched bed and custom fencing.
Modern exterior home idea in San Diego

Inspiration for a rustic porch container garden remodel in San Francisco with decking