ボストンにあるお手頃価格の中くらいな、春のトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、マルチング舗装) の写真

Karen Bussolini
ニューヨークにある中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (半日向、天然石敷き、階段) の写真

Simply gorgeous at tour time, the water positive features at the Retreat go to work during rainy season. Expansive tree canopy slows rainfall. Large shrubs and ground covers help spread it. Rock bands in the driveway catch and redirect it into planted spaces. Bioswales help the garden sink water into the groundwater table. In fall and winter, the copper leaves of a Western Redbud add a pop of seasonal color to an abundance of lush, leafy greenery. Along the right, several native holly leafed cherry shrubs define the property line, providing privacy as they feed the birds.

モスクワにある夏のカントリー風のおしゃれな庭 (半日向、階段) の写真

ロンドンにあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、ウッドフェンス) の写真

Garden Entry - General Contractor: Forte Estate Homes photo by Aidin Foster
オレンジカウンティにある春の、中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれな庭 (天然石敷き、半日向) の写真

After photo of the new larger waterfall, patio, and dining area tucked underneath the existing mesquite trees. Photos by Meagan Hancock
フェニックスにある高級な中くらいな、春の地中海スタイルのおしゃれな庭 (ゼリスケープ、半日向、レンガ敷き) の写真

ロサンゼルスにあるミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれな中庭 (半日向) の写真

When I came to this property not only was the landscape a scrappy mess the property also had some very real grading and drainage issues that were jeopardizing the safety of this house. As recent transplants from New Jerseys to Southern California these clients were in awe of all the plants they were seeing in their neighborhood. Living on the water at the Ventura harbor they wanted to be able to take full advantage or the outdoor lifestyle and cool ocean breeze. Being environmentally conscious citizens, these clients were very concerned that their garden was designed with sustainability as a leading factor. As they said in our initial consultation, “Would want or garden be part of the solution not part of the problem.” This property is the last house on the bottom of a gently sloping street. All the water from the neighbor’s houses drain onto this property. When I came into this project the back yard sloped into the house. When it would rain the water would pool up against the house causing water damage. To address the drainage we employed several tactics. Firstly, we had to invert the slope in the back yard so that water would not pool against the house. We created a very minor slope going away from the house so that water drains away but so the patio area feels flat. The back of the back yard had an existing retaining wall made out of shabby looking slump stone. In front of that retaining wall we created a beautiful natural stone retaining wall. This retain wall severs many purposes. One it works as a place to put some of the soil removed from the grading giving this project a smaller carbon foot print (moving soil of a site burns a lot of fossil fuel). The retaining wall also helps obscure the shabby existing retaining wall and allows for planting space above the footing from the existing retaining wall. The soil behind the ne retaining wall is slightly lower than the top of the wall so that when the run on water on from the neighbor’s property flows it is slowed down and absorbed before it has a chance to get near the house. Finally, the wall is at a height designed to serve as overflow seating as these clients intend to have occasional large parties and gatherings. Other efforts made to help keep the house safe and dry are that we used permeable paving. With the hardscape being comprised of flag stone with gravel in-between water has a chance to soak into the ground so it does not flow into spots where it will pool up. The final element to help keep the house dry is the addition of infiltration swales. Infiltration swales are depressions in the landscape that capture rain water. The down spouts on the sides of the houses are connected to pipe that goes under the ground and conveys the water to the swales. In this project it helps move rain water away from the house. In general, these Infiltration swales are a powerful element in creating sustainable landscapes. These swales capture pollutants that accumulate on the roof and in the landscape. Biology in the soil in the swales can break down these pollutants. When run of watered is not captured by soil on a property the dirty water flows into water ways and then the ocean were the biology that breaks down the pollutants is not as prolific. This is particularly important in this project as it drains directly into the harbor. The water that is absorbed in to the swales can replenish aquafers as well as increasing the water available to the plants planted in that area recusing the amount of water that is needed from irrigation. When it came to the planting we went with a California friendly tropical theme. Using lots of succulents and plants with colorful foliage we created vibrant lush landscape that will have year around color. We planted densely (the images in the picture were taken only a month after installation). Taller drought tolerant plants to help regulate the temperature and loss of water from the plants below them. The dense plantings will help keep the garden, the house and even the neighborhood cooler on hot days, will provide spaces for birds to enjoy and will create an illusion of depth in a somewhat narrow space. Today this garden is a space these homeowners can fully enjoy while having the peace of mind that their house is protected from flooding and they are helping the environment.

サンフランシスコにある高級な中くらいな、夏のコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな前庭 (半日向、ゼリスケープ、デッキ材舗装、ウッドフェンス、階段) の写真

他の地域にある中くらいなアジアンスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (砂利舗装、半日向) の写真

シアトルにある高級な中くらいな、春のモダンスタイルのおしゃれな横庭 (庭への小道、半日向、コンクリート敷き ) の写真

アトランタにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (半日向、マルチング舗装) の写真

Oversize sawn limestone paving units create two distinct seating areas, nestled amongst the naturalistic planting. Limestone gravel offers offers textural interest and lower maintenance gardening. A simple bowl introduces the reflective, calming quality of water. A unified boundary treatment of hornbeam hedge and pleached hornbeam trees give the garden improved privacy and visual harmony. Four multi-stem hornbeam trees offer sculptural form, helping to shape the space within the garden.

シアトルにある夏のモダンスタイルのおしゃれな横庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Lindgren Landscape
デンバーにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (半日向、コンクリート敷き 、屋外コート) の写真

David Winger
デンバーにある中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、コンクリート敷き ) の写真

Morning light on a modern country garden Plants list Malus 'Evereste' pleached tree - 3.8m high, 1.9 m clear stem, 1.4 wide - 5 tiers under planted with Sarcococca confusa, Wildflower meadow, Taxus baccata hedge shaped in waves, Period: Early July

Craig Wentworth
ボストンにある高級な広い、夏のラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな裏庭 (擁壁、半日向、天然石敷き) の写真