This image from mid-July capture the garden at a moment when there are not a lot of blooms. In the foreground, the bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parvifora) will soon bloom. Quite of few of the plants in the this garden were there when the garden was created and through the years it has been shaped by editing out unwanted things and adding many other. The little group of quacking aspens with the native plantain at its feet are examples of beautiful originals that have a nice presence after a little human intervention. The hay-scented ferns are very nice in places but have to be beat back on a regular basis.

Our West Town client envisioned a lush, versatile retreat atop their exposed penthouse roof. To bring this vision to life, we expanded the terrace’s square footage by 50%, reusing and matching existing fencing panels to seamlessly extend the railing and unify the space. An aluminum pergola with motorized Corradi USA shade fabric provides essential shade and privacy, while an outdoor kitchen by Urban Bonfire offers grilling, refrigeration, storage, and counter space. Planter boxes filled with fruit trees, quaking aspens, vibrant perennials, and seasonal annuals line the terrace, adding color and natural movement. A serene water feature with a Greek maiden serves as a focal point, while a seating and dining area reflects the client’s bold style. After dark, soft lighting accentuates the plantings, ground plane, and shade fabric, creating a warm, inviting ambiance. Reflections from nearby skyscrapers complete this elevated urban sanctuary, perfect for unwinding under the city’s night sky.

The quaking aspen provide upper level screening, but still allow light through to the patio. Photography by Larry Huene Photography.
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Photo: Susan J. Tweit Shot on the Marshall Pass road in the Sawatch Range of Colorado, in a grove of Quaking aspens (Populus tremuloides).
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Structural: FTF Engineering Photo: Ken Gutmaker
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Eightteen foot high columns and walls on the downhill side anchor the building to its site. These tall wall sections experience the strongest forces during an earthquake and were put to the test on August 24, 2014, when Napa was hit by a 6.0 quake. The home survived the earthquake with no structural damage and no damage to any of the contents of the home. Architect : Juliet Hsu Photo : Jacob Snavely

PROGRESS: After planting you can clearly see the grid of aspens and all the way to the back lawn.
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Saturday, August 8, 9:00 to 10:30am | Aspen | DBX3 by Sheri Sanzone and Christine Shine of Bluegreen A modern residential community with a storied past, the Double Bar X Ranch is steeped in the rich history of Colorado’s mining and agrarian roots. Today the site of a contemporary, ranch-inspired community, this rustic landscape was once part of the largest silver-producing mining district in the U.S. It later supported an array of intensive, agricultural activities. From the gentle rise of tilled-rubble walls and the patterning of open meadow, to the remnants of sculpted earthworks, evidence of the site’s prior use abounds. Winding foot trails allow visitors to experience panoramic views of the timbered landscape and structural features reminiscent of the historic ranch, including the large, wooden water trough that serves as a central focal point of the property. The design of the current landscape celebrates this juxtaposition of past and present; it revels in its contemporary context while embracing a historically minded design intent and honoring its latent history through selected materials and textures. The result of this mindful effort is an expression of thoughtful transition from the bygone, ranch of yesterday to a modern-day interpretation of the agrarian homestead. Photo by Jason Dewey Photography, courtesy Bluegreen

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Autumn will be beautiful as the scrub oak in the natural forest changes along with the trees our clients chose for their backyard: the yellows of the Quaking Aspen and Native Hawthorn (not pictured here) and the red-orange leaves of the Serviceberry (also not pictured). The Bosnian Pine pictured here will grow more slowly than the Austrian Pine the client chose for the other corner of the backyard (not shown). Photographer: Tom Z Productions