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Sweet Smiling Landscape DesignLocated on a steep hill above downtown Ventura, this modern Spanish house features panoramic views of town with the ocean and Channel Islands beyond. While the views are amazing from a large front deck, the steep slope presented some constraints on the landscape design.
Although the property is about a third-of-an-acre, the only useable and open garden space is a small (about 500 square feet) area to the West of the house. The house sits at the back of the property, and another steep hill on the neighboring property behind is held back by a tall retaining wall, leaving just enough room for a narrow, hardscaped patio in the back yard.
Bright plantings along the back of the property delineate the home from the neighboring property, and we chose plantings to help stabilize the soil and further develop the Spanish garden look while creating a lush, inviting feel. Additionally, we added 52 pieces of pottery to soften and add interest to the back garden and patio areas. Succulents, herbs, and California natives fill the pottery along with bright, sweet-smelling, tropical-looking, and climate-appropriate plants.
Slope stabilization was paramount for the front hill. Beyond that, finding plants that would thrive on the steep slope was the next obstacle. Finally, the aesthetics could be addressed, and we worked to find plants that meshed with the architecture—blending plants with white and orange to play off the red-tiled roofs and white-plastered walls that are emblematic of the Spanish style of this house as well as the predominate style of the neighborhood.
The flattish area to the West was designed with the idea of creating a contemporary take on the parterre garden. Reminiscent of Mediterranean gardens, this vegetable and herb garden substitutes formal hedges with formal Corten steel planters to honor the modern Spanish architecture of the house. The citrus, herbs, and vegetables serve the foodie clients well.
Square Deal Remodeling Co.Photos By Nicks Photo Design
Bathroom - large modern master beige tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile bathroom idea in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls
Bathroom - large modern master beige tile and porcelain tile ceramic tile bathroom idea in Portland with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, a two-piece toilet and white walls
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Sweet Smiling Landscape DesignLocated on a steep hill above downtown Ventura, this modern Spanish house features panoramic views of town with the ocean and Channel Islands beyond. While the views are amazing from a large front deck, the steep slope presented some constraints on the landscape design.
Although the property is about a third-of-an-acre, the only useable and open garden space is a small (about 500 square feet) area to the West of the house. The house sits at the back of the property, and another steep hill on the neighboring property behind is held back by a tall retaining wall, leaving just enough room for a narrow, hardscaped patio in the back yard.
Bright plantings along the back of the property delineate the home from the neighboring property, and we chose plantings to help stabilize the soil and further develop the Spanish garden look while creating a lush, inviting feel. Additionally, we added 52 pieces of pottery to soften and add interest to the back garden and patio areas. Succulents, herbs, and California natives fill the pottery along with bright, sweet-smelling, tropical-looking, and climate-appropriate plants.
Slope stabilization was paramount for the front hill. Beyond that, finding plants that would thrive on the steep slope was the next obstacle. Finally, the aesthetics could be addressed, and we worked to find plants that meshed with the architecture—blending plants with white and orange to play off the red-tiled roofs and white-plastered walls that are emblematic of the Spanish style of this house as well as the predominate style of the neighborhood.
The flattish area to the West was designed with the idea of creating a contemporary take on the parterre garden. Reminiscent of Mediterranean gardens, this vegetable and herb garden substitutes formal hedges with formal Corten steel planters to honor the modern Spanish architecture of the house. The citrus, herbs, and vegetables serve the foodie clients well.
Sweet Smiling Landscape DesignLocated on a steep hill above downtown Ventura, this modern Spanish house features panoramic views of town with the ocean and Channel Islands beyond. While the views are amazing from a large front deck, the steep slope presented some constraints on the landscape design.
Although the property is about a third-of-an-acre, the only useable and open garden space is a small (about 500 square feet) area to the West of the house. The house sits at the back of the property, and another steep hill on the neighboring property behind is held back by a tall retaining wall, leaving just enough room for a narrow, hardscaped patio in the back yard.
Bright plantings along the back of the property delineate the home from the neighboring property, and we chose plantings to help stabilize the soil and further develop the Spanish garden look while creating a lush, inviting feel. Additionally, we added 52 pieces of pottery to soften and add interest to the back garden and patio areas. Succulents, herbs, and California natives fill the pottery along with bright, sweet-smelling, tropical-looking, and climate-appropriate plants.
Slope stabilization was paramount for the front hill. Beyond that, finding plants that would thrive on the steep slope was the next obstacle. Finally, the aesthetics could be addressed, and we worked to find plants that meshed with the architecture—blending plants with white and orange to play off the red-tiled roofs and white-plastered walls that are emblematic of the Spanish style of this house as well as the predominate style of the neighborhood.
The flattish area to the West was designed with the idea of creating a contemporary take on the parterre garden. Reminiscent of Mediterranean gardens, this vegetable and herb garden substitutes formal hedges with formal Corten steel planters to honor the modern Spanish architecture of the house. The citrus, herbs, and vegetables serve the foodie clients well.
UserCactus garden at Sunset Headquarters. The paths are a combination of decomposed granite with an organic stabilizer.
Photos-Chris Jacobson, GardenArt Group
landscape design and consultation-Chris Jacobson
Associate Landscape Architect-Beverly Sarjeant
Sweet Smiling Landscape DesignLocated on a steep hill above downtown Ventura, this modern Spanish house features panoramic views of town with the ocean and Channel Islands beyond. While the views are amazing from a large front deck, the steep slope presented some constraints on the landscape design.
Although the property is about a third-of-an-acre, the only useable and open garden space is a small (about 500 square feet) area to the West of the house. The house sits at the back of the property, and another steep hill on the neighboring property behind is held back by a tall retaining wall, leaving just enough room for a narrow, hardscaped patio in the back yard.
Bright plantings along the back of the property delineate the home from the neighboring property, and we chose plantings to help stabilize the soil and further develop the Spanish garden look while creating a lush, inviting feel. Additionally, we added 52 pieces of pottery to soften and add interest to the back garden and patio areas. Succulents, herbs, and California natives fill the pottery along with bright, sweet-smelling, tropical-looking, and climate-appropriate plants.
Slope stabilization was paramount for the front hill. Beyond that, finding plants that would thrive on the steep slope was the next obstacle. Finally, the aesthetics could be addressed, and we worked to find plants that meshed with the architecture—blending plants with white and orange to play off the red-tiled roofs and white-plastered walls that are emblematic of the Spanish style of this house as well as the predominate style of the neighborhood.
The flattish area to the West was designed with the idea of creating a contemporary take on the parterre garden. Reminiscent of Mediterranean gardens, this vegetable and herb garden substitutes formal hedges with formal Corten steel planters to honor the modern Spanish architecture of the house. The citrus, herbs, and vegetables serve the foodie clients well.
Paradise Found ConstructionOver the years, the deck of this large executive home had been slowly pulling away from the house. Many of the 2 ft. x 2 ft. masonry support piers had begun to sink and lean in various directions. Unfortunately, the problem wasn’t isolated to just the deck support columns. An inspection of the columns supporting the adjacent Sunroom confirmed that the same structural failures were occurring to all of them.
An excavation of one of the piers and its concrete footer revealed that the Sunroom and half of the Deck columns had been built on soil fill, and were slowly sinking and tilting away from the house. The only permanent solution to keep the Deck and Sunroom from collapsing was to replace the piers and the underlying footers.
The Sunroom and a portion of the Deck were jacked up and supported by wooden cribs until new 2 ft. x 2ft. solid masonry columns could be built to replace the failed ones. In order to create enough bearing support under the footers, galvanized steel helical screws were driven under each column footer to an average depth of 26 feet. Concrete footers were poured on top of the screws, and each footer was tied into the adjacent footer and eventually back into the foundation of the home by a series of stabilizing rebar and concrete cross-tie footers.
Once all 14 of the failed columns were rebuilt, the Sunroom was lowered onto the new support piers. A new deck was built to replace the compromised section, and the rest of the original decking and railings were removed and replaced. After the new wood had been acclimated to weather for several months and allowed to dry out and stabilize, the deck and railings were stained and sealed.
Paradise Found ConstructionOver the years, the deck of this large executive home had been slowly pulling away from the house. Many of the 2 ft. x 2 ft. masonry support piers had begun to sink and lean in various directions. Unfortunately, the problem wasn’t isolated to just the deck support columns. An inspection of the columns supporting the adjacent Sunroom confirmed that the same structural failures were occurring to all of them.
An excavation of one of the piers and its concrete footer revealed that the Sunroom and half of the Deck columns had been built on soil fill, and were slowly sinking and tilting away from the house. The only permanent solution to keep the Deck and Sunroom from collapsing was to replace the piers and the underlying footers.
The Sunroom and a portion of the Deck were jacked up and supported by wooden cribs until new 2 ft. x 2ft. solid masonry columns could be built to replace the failed ones. In order to create enough bearing support under the footers, galvanized steel helical screws were driven under each column footer to an average depth of 26 feet. Concrete footers were poured on top of the screws, and each footer was tied into the adjacent footer and eventually back into the foundation of the home by a series of stabilizing rebar and concrete cross-tie footers.
Once all 14 of the failed columns were rebuilt, the Sunroom was lowered onto the new support piers. A new deck was built to replace the compromised section, and the rest of the original decking and railings were removed and replaced. After the new wood had been acclimated to weather for several months and allowed to dry out and stabilize, the deck and railings were stained and sealed.
Sweet Smiling Landscape DesignLocated on a steep hill above downtown Ventura, this modern Spanish house features panoramic views of town with the ocean and Channel Islands beyond. While the views are amazing from a large front deck, the steep slope presented some constraints on the landscape design.
Although the property is about a third-of-an-acre, the only useable and open garden space is a small (about 500 square feet) area to the West of the house. The house sits at the back of the property, and another steep hill on the neighboring property behind is held back by a tall retaining wall, leaving just enough room for a narrow, hardscaped patio in the back yard.
Bright plantings along the back of the property delineate the home from the neighboring property, and we chose plantings to help stabilize the soil and further develop the Spanish garden look while creating a lush, inviting feel. Additionally, we added 52 pieces of pottery to soften and add interest to the back garden and patio areas. Succulents, herbs, and California natives fill the pottery along with bright, sweet-smelling, tropical-looking, and climate-appropriate plants.
Slope stabilization was paramount for the front hill. Beyond that, finding plants that would thrive on the steep slope was the next obstacle. Finally, the aesthetics could be addressed, and we worked to find plants that meshed with the architecture—blending plants with white and orange to play off the red-tiled roofs and white-plastered walls that are emblematic of the Spanish style of this house as well as the predominate style of the neighborhood.
The flattish area to the West was designed with the idea of creating a contemporary take on the parterre garden. Reminiscent of Mediterranean gardens, this vegetable and herb garden substitutes formal hedges with formal Corten steel planters to honor the modern Spanish architecture of the house. The citrus, herbs, and vegetables serve the foodie clients well.
ornamental land designA view of the creek featuring natural boulders and native plants growing along the water’s edge. These carefully selected plantings help stabilize the banks while enhancing the natural character of the site.
ornamental land designExisting boulders along the creek provide natural structure and help stabilize the bank. Newly planted native species have been added among the rocks, selected for their ability to thrive in riparian conditions and support ecological health. As these plants establish and grow, they will soften the rocky edges, attract pollinators, and add texture and seasonal interest to the restored landscape.
Hawkeye Windows & Doors, Inc.This image shows a tilt-turn patio door in the vented tilt mode. This door serves a dual purpose: ventilation, as shown, and swing open for access to the exterior viewing deck. Notice the controlled ventilation on the tilt-turn door creates a chimney effect air exchange for efficient and secure ventilation. The vented door can be left in this position night or day.
DecorproSURFACE (Sandtex Black)
Accessories
Product Dimensions (IN): DIA21” X H.70”
Product Weight (LB): 7
Product Dimensions (CM): DIA53.34 X H1.778
Product Weight (KG): 3.17
Surface is the outdoor accessory to enhance your spring and summer events and warm weather functions.
Designed as a tabletop to fit several in the custom line of Torches to create a patio or bar table, this thin-gauge solid steel circular addition fits snugly with the Skyline, Volution, Twig, Olympus, Ice, and Glacier Ice torches.
Using a dual approach to stabilization, the first entailing brackets to affix the accessory to the vertical centre of each torch, Surface produces a floating effect around the torch’s solid body.
A second level of support, in the form of a steel beam situated just beneath the circular plate provides more balance to stabilize wine glasses that can hang in three laser-cut grooves, an equal distance apart around the circumference of the plate.
Ideal for lounges, hotels, restaurants, bars, loft-style living, and indoor-outdoor functions, Surface is an effective way to add function and style to any occasion and environment.
Holds up to 9 standard-size wine glasses.
By Decorpro Home + Garden.
Each sold separately.
Torches sold separately.
Base sold separately.
Materials:
Solid steel
Sandtex black epoxy powder paint
Hardware (steel)
Made in Canada
DecorproSURFACE (Sandtex Black)
Accessories
Product Dimensions (IN): DIA21” X H.70”
Product Weight (LB): 7
Product Dimensions (CM): DIA53.34 X H1.778
Product Weight (KG): 3.17
Surface is the outdoor accessory to enhance your spring and summer events and warm weather functions.
Designed as a tabletop to fit several in the custom line of Torches to create a patio or bar table, this thin-gauge solid steel circular addition fits snugly with the Skyline, Volution, Twig, Olympus, Ice, and Glacier Ice torches.
Using a dual approach to stabilization, the first entailing brackets to affix the accessory to the vertical centre of each torch, Surface produces a floating effect around the torch’s solid body.
A second level of support, in the form of a steel beam situated just beneath the circular plate provides more balance to stabilize wine glasses that can hang in three laser-cut grooves, an equal distance apart around the circumference of the plate.
Ideal for lounges, hotels, restaurants, bars, loft-style living, and indoor-outdoor functions, Surface is an effective way to add function and style to any occasion and environment.
Holds up to 9 standard-size wine glasses.
By Decorpro Home + Garden.
Each sold separately.
Torches sold separately.
Base sold separately.
Materials:
Solid steel
Sandtex black epoxy powder paint
Hardware (steel)
Made in Canada
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