Carex Testacea a grass-like plant, often with shades of orange, shown with FX Luminaire low-voltage pathway light. Foxtail asparagus fern in background. The front areas of this landscape in Bel Marin Keys, Novato, were transformed from a tired, water thirsty-lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance. A variety of low-water plants for sun and part shade complete this project front yard transformation. Installed in February 2014. More plant updates early 2015. The back areas of this transformation is featured in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel http://www.houzz.com/projects/456093/Modern-Water-Side-Landscape-Remodel---Lawn-Replaced--Novato--CA

Tomatoes, eggplant, and peppers are planted above yellow melampodium. Learn how to grow easy vegetables that look great on your patio from the book "Easy Container Combos: Vegetables & Flowers." See a free, 24 page sample of the book at www.pamela-crawford.com. in the 'Books' section. Pamela Crawford designed and photographed the planter. Pamela designs landscapes throughout Palm Beach County, FL, including Boca Raton, Delray Beach, the town of Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter, and Wellington.

Our homeowners wanted to update their traditional landscape. We replaced thirsty grass in the front and backyards. We designed a retaining wall to level out the space and incorporated a water feature with a board formed concrete finish.

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Butterfly Milkweed / Asclepias tuberosa
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A vast thirsty lawn is transformed with color and texture with low water plants.
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Our homeowners wanted to update their traditional landscape. We replaced thirsty grass in the front and backyards. We designed a retaining wall to level out the space and incorporated a water feature with a board formed concrete finish.

Our homeowners wanted to update their traditional landscape. We replaced thirsty grass in the front and backyards. We designed a retaining wall to level out the space and incorporated a water feature with a board formed concrete finish.

Nestled in the former antiques & design district, this loft unites a charismatic history with lively modern vibes. If these walls could talk. We gave this industrial time capsule an urban facelift by enhancing the 19-century architecture with a mix of metals, textures and sleek surfaces to appeal to a sassy & youthful lifestyle. Transcending time and place, we designed this loft to be clearly confident, uniquely refined while maintaining its authentic bones.

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Drought-tolerant plants replace a thirsty front lawn.
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Homeowners wanted to cut down their soaring water bill by replacing water-thirsty lawns with a drought tolerant landscape. Turf surrounding their large koi ponds was replaced by agave and aloes, river rock and decomposed granite paths to create a spa-like environment.

This Thirsty Thursday we present a custom Wine Bar! Complete with built in showcase space for vintage finds to your everyday wine storage. Every detail was given a dark stain to match a vintage wine barrel along with custom lighting to enhance the space. Contact us today to see what we can do for you!

We removed this water-thirsty lawn and replaced it with artificial turf and pavers. It's a huge upgrade and big water saver from what was there before. See the transformation with these before and afters.

Yet another thirsty lawn was removed to create a much more dynamic entry and garden. A large textured concrete walkway with integrated boulders now greets guests at curb and directs them to front door, instead of making them walk up driveway. Architectural drama was created with a terraced low maintenance/drought tolerant garden with a faux stone retaining wall.

The white springtime flowers of California native Carpenteria californica looks thirsty and lush but is surprisingly water wise. © Nan Sterman, 2008

This Thirsty Thursday we present a custom Wine Bar! Complete with built in showcase space for vintage finds to your everyday wine storage. Every detail was given a dark stain to match a vintage wine barrel along with custom lighting to enhance the space. Contact us today to see what we can do for you!

Yet another thirsty lawn was removed to create a much more dynamic entry and garden. A large textured concrete walkway with integrated boulders now greets guests at curb and directs them to front door, instead of making them walk up driveway. Architectural drama was created with a terraced low maintenance/drought tolerant garden with a faux stone retaining wall.