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.

パリにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれなウッドデッキ (コンテナガーデン) の写真

Interior Design: Blackband Design Build: Patterson Custom Homes Architecture: Andrade Architects Photography: Ryan Garvin
オレンジカウンティにある広いトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな屋上のデッキ (ファイヤーピット、日よけなし、屋上) の写真

マイアミにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭の写真

Distinguished Pools, custom private waterpark
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Punta Mita Mexico, Michael Calderwood Photography Designs by Barbara Page Interiors
メキシコシティにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれなプールの写真

Aquajoy specialize in Water Gardens, pond cleaning, pond construction, pond maintenance and pond design in the London, Surrey, Sussex,Hants/Hampshire and Berkshire areas but can work generally anywhere in the South of England. Aquajoy's team are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer experience and can help you with any pond enquiry including, pond sealing, natural swimming pools and maintenance, swimming ponds, commercial waterfeatures, waterfeature servicing, garden pond maintenance, pond and koi pond fibre glassing, fish and koi health, pond cleaning, koi pond cleaning, garden fish ponds, pond repairs,fibreglass sealing of Koi ponds, pond plants, general pond maintenance and koi pond maintenance and servicing or anything related to ponds, water features and your garden feature.

Construction Landscape With Designs by Jennifer Bevins. Servicing The Treasure and Space Coast 772-492-8382.
オーランドにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭の写真

トロントにある中くらいなトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (半日向、天然石敷き) の写真

Deck King Corp
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Don't forget beautifully designed outdoor furniture to complete your outdoor patio setting. Discover our range of outdoor collections, available in a spectrum of styles, finishes and upholstery options. Our all-weather collections are built to look beautiful season after season using high-quality construction. Please stop by and see how we can make your outdoor living space a relaxed style in your living environment.

Annual color design for a planter planted with tropical style annuals. Photo: MRC Landscape Architecture, 2009.
他の地域にある低価格の小さなトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな中庭 (コンテナガーデン、コンクリート板舗装 ) の写真

シンガポールにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな屋上のデッキ (日よけなし、屋上) の写真

Photos by Louise Roche, of Villa Styling. Recycled timber arbor and entry path
ケアンズにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭の写真

Jules Moore
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サンフランシスコにあるトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな庭 (日陰) の写真

Making the most of a very small garden! Created with the idea of having different 'rooms' to make the area appear larger than it was. The client was requesting a modern, yet tropical garden. The deck creates a feeling that it takes you to another place in the garden

Aquajoy specialize in Water Gardens, pond cleaning, pond construction, pond maintenance and pond design in the London, Surrey, Sussex,Hants/Hampshire and Berkshire areas but can work generally anywhere in the South of England. Aquajoy's team are dedicated to providing the highest level of customer experience and can help you with any pond enquiry including, pond sealing, natural swimming pools and maintenance, swimming ponds, commercial waterfeatures, waterfeature servicing, garden pond maintenance, pond and koi pond fibre glassing, fish and koi health, pond cleaning, koi pond cleaning, garden fish ponds, pond repairs,fibreglass sealing of Koi ponds, pond plants, general pond maintenance and koi pond maintenance and servicing or anything related to ponds, water features and your garden feature.

ハワイにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなトロピカルスタイルのおしゃれな屋上のデッキ (張り出し屋根、アウトドアキッチン、屋上) の写真