cali garden
good notes abput plants to use
Satellite patios can draw people out into the garden. Adding a shade structure enhances the allure, as the patio becomes even more of a destination and place to linger. This patio in Portola Valley, California, features a rusted steel pergola frame and caned roof. Yellow flowers (Phlomis sp.) surround the clearing.
shade garden water feature for stream-loving herbs like skullcap. could this work if a bubbling portion too? "The water channels are made from stainless steel that’s been coated with bronze for a more interesting finish. The stone is a granite from Italy. “The entire paved floor sits on pedestals on a concrete base with a waterproof membrane. If there’s a leak, you can just lift the stone without breaking anything,” Marinaz says."
Create a perimeter path. Just as some dogs do better when they have an unobstructed view, some dogs want to patrol right along the yard’s perimeter. Lindsay suggests not putting plants in that area if you have a perimeter dog, and you might even create a path so the dog’s pacing doesn’t kick up too much mud or dust. When there are other dogs in neighboring yards drawing your dog to the fence, this can be especially helpful.
Consider your pet’s view. For a yard that’s free of your neighbors’ lingering scorn, Lindsay says knowing your dog’s barking triggers, and adjusting accordingly with yard features, can make a big difference. Namely, knowing whether your pet likes to be able to see things or if that aggravates him or her. “Several times we have made something where they can either get on a boulder or get up on top of their doghouse so that they can look into the backyard of your neighbors,” Lindsay says. “And you don’t want this really close to the fence because that can be unnerving if there’s this dog looking at you right in your eye while you eat your dinner. It needs to be back a ways, but let them see. Because some dogs will bark less if they can see and some dogs will bark less if they cannot see.” The same factors can help you decide whether to get a solid fence or one with openings for a pet to peek out, she says.
Invest in gates and fences. There are a variety of styles available for fencing in a yard as a dog-friendly run zone, but regardless of what style of fencing or gate goes up, Lindsay stresses the importance of finding one that you can trust will keep your pets from getting out and keep other hazards from getting in. “Spend good money on the hinges and the latch for your gate,” Lindsay says. “Don’t cheap out, because you want that gate to work like a perfectly engineered piece of machinery.”
front yard edible garden
drought tolerant FRONT yard w deer proof veggie garden
strawbs and herbs line pathway
SAN DIEGO CRAFSMAN / URBAN FARM
SEATING NEAR VEGGIES, EATING AROUND CORNER
one of the nicer looking enclosures. we would also need mesh "roof" to keep out squirrels, rats, birds. Interior beds would be cinderblocks
some good ideas. esp interested in: Gravel ... can get stuck in the pads of their feet,” Lindsay says. Instead, she recommends resin-bound aggregate,
espaliered pomegranates. do squirrels/rodents bother poms?
i love this yard. we could use this style on a smaller scale and w/ Cal central valley plantings
love this (but would have to scale back to two picnic tables end-to-end!)
lovely. a scaled back version could be done for a side yard. "The path ends at a new freestanding water feature, which visually anchors the backyard and helps block ambient noise."
i like the planting spaces within the 'patio' areas
paver layout
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#1 um, wow. "A mix of blackened-steel planters, natural ipe wood decking and verdant plantings dominates this stunning Chicago backyard designed by dSPACE Studio. The yard consists of four distinct areas: a deck for dining, a plunge pool, a lounge and a side yard. An idea to steal: Use planters to separate a large deck into multiple zones. Here, the team used Dura Heat river birch (Betula nigra ‘BNMTF’) in a built-in steel planter to separate the dining terrace and plunge pool."
firepit-table
Chicago Specialty Gardens used a combination of latticework siding and climbing hydrangea to transform an open deck into a private, leafy retreat. A cushy outdoor sofa under a shade pergola, along with a ceiling fan to provide a soft breeze, sets the stage for outdoor relaxation.
"Outdoor lighting can often be an afterthought, but this Atlanta backyard shows how it can add to the design. Boyce Design & Contracting used two pairs of subtle LED stair lights to draw people across the yard to a Trex deck and a larger entertaining space. The lights also help prevent tripping. Inset lights dot the deck’s perimeter, while twinkling cafe lights looped on a pergola above an outdoor dining table beckon people to come take a seat."
super nice cedar compost bins
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