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The dining space is tucked in just outside the kitchen as the path draws you into the garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1602802688626-J986D96H3TGTAOZVF464/IMG_4285.jpeg Portfolio - Romantic refuge... The evergreen pear tree was retained and underplanted with a seasonally colorful flowering shrubs and foliage plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1602802706178-0LZLTPJ2ASIMXS5C9LJR/IMG_4281.jpeg Portfolio - Romantic refuge... Island Alum Root erupts with stems of tiny flowers - a California native that needs very little irrigation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1602802725506-ASH1LFXLM3MS9S8V5N5V/IMG_4283.jpeg Portfolio - Romantic refuge... Tucked into a secluded corner at the back of the yard, this above-ground spa has a rewarding view of the garden. https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/no-pool-coastal-view monthly 0.5 2020-09-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600473227227-JIFE0AUFPIA2EKGJ08E9/1Sullivan-1yr-105+copy.JPG Portfolio - Trading a Pool for a Coastal View Flowing from the edge of the expanded patio to the newly-revealed coastal view, Myoporum parvifolium provides a swath of rich green with no mowing and very little water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600473243496-K31MRBKFFJ4EZ401CC8T/2Sullivan-1yr-158+copy.JPG Portfolio - Trading a Pool for a Coastal View The patio doubled in size, edged with cut flagstone and a rustic path of stone and gravel leading to a choice of two outdoor rooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600473259416-NQ0OAXE35B6D306L2PGO/3Sullivan-1yr-162+copy.JPG Portfolio - Trading a Pool for a Coastal View I call this an "archipelago" approach - Handley gravel forms the sea with flagstone and clumps of planting serving as islands. Minimal irrigation and care is the goal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600473274005-91QWUMDGZ5Q64G4JTBNZ/4Sullivan-1yr-141+copy.JPG Portfolio - Trading a Pool for a Coastal View View from the wine-sipping raised terrace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600473282713-PXGX6IE9OKYBJYRI3QXZ/5Sullivan-1yr-168+copy.JPG Portfolio - Trading a Pool for a Coastal View By raising this new terrace a few feet, views of the coast became part of the garden. Simple construction made it affordable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600473303027-CO4KVI822S0ZMNKBI6Y1/6Sullivan-1yr-177+copy.JPG Portfolio - Trading a Pool for a Coastal View One side of the patio is bounded by a comfortable flagstone-topped wall for extra seating when the generations come to visit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600483407497-YXPCA1JTCPP6AP2GZFXZ/%7ESullivan%2Bbefore4.jpg Portfolio - Trading a Pool for a Coastal View BEFORE: After the pool was removed and filled in, a blank canvas remained, but shrubs blocked the coastal view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600483495772-CPXFGE7PE7TB0WL4HF8K/%7ESullivan+before6.JPG Portfolio - Trading a Pool for a Coastal View BEFORE: A large shade tree inspired an extra dining area for warm summer afternoons. https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/when-couples-disagree monthly 0.5 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599349539629-9O4MU4E0CYZA9Z9KEN2L/Kearns+Mission+Bird+bath+2.jpg Portfolio - When Couples Don't See Eye to Eye A birdbath becomes the focal point for the front garden with bright flowers that attract birds and pollinators. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599349554554-4PET0EQ3ZXSKPHF6MXTZ/Kearns+Mission+bird+bath+far.jpg Portfolio - When Couples Don't See Eye to Eye The birdbath was found buried in a thicket of bushes when the family moved in. A new walkway aligned with the front door gives it a place of honor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599349561287-5N5HT3VVZC4265K4D8CO/Kearns+Mission+porch+from+north.jpg Portfolio - When Couples Don't See Eye to Eye A simple shale path brings guests from the front gate to the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599349589652-3O6EKYGN94M876L1J6IC/Kearns+Mission+Aloe+pool.jpg Portfolio - When Couples Don't See Eye to Eye Exotic plants reign around the pool with a specimen tree aloe as the star of the show. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599349616885-8CDI1RTP0205DVRUF092/Kearns+Mission+Pool+combo.jpg Portfolio - When Couples Don't See Eye to Eye Owner: "It looks like a coral reef!" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599349933235-UZ8T0L4RQLEMCTM63TVD/Kearns+Mission+Buddha.jpg Portfolio - When Couples Don't See Eye to Eye Once a bricked, unused terrace; now an exotic home for the Buddha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600398006137-WS5IR6JP4LETDLTGG37I/Kearns1.JPG Portfolio - When Couples Don't See Eye to Eye Before - poolside brick terrace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600398046216-U2WR88XDHQYIPHZ5CCIA/Kearns4.JPG Portfolio - When Couples Don't See Eye to Eye Before https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/project-six-eg544-7db7f-tt3p8 monthly 0.5 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599431973468-RMEM0NQK4QL7QO2CIU32/%7ETurcot+FULL.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach Removing a large Tipu tree and its heavy surface roots opened up enough space in this small yard to create a dining patio and surround it with lush green plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599431999004-N15PXM16LT576NL8275H/%7ETurcot+DINING+WIDE.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach A simple floor of decomposed granite makes for a casual setting for entertaining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599432036591-82BZIOEZCU9U6P9SGND6/%7ETurcot+CHILL.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach The owners thought this structure was a tear-down, but a few screws and come new boards made the perfect nook to get lost in a book. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599432075086-GAFR4KGHKP9YQETY5EZR/%7ETurcot+TABLE.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach The dining table looks out at the remaining Tipu tree and a sunny patch of foliage beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599432101790-ENLESXMERXDYD8ZP64GG/%7ETurcot+STUMP.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach The Tipu tree wasn't a complete loss. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599432137002-PRQRE6UICWTEK2OUYOZU/%7ETurcot+CERCIS.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach California native Redbud (Cercis occidentalis) adds a sweet burst of color in late winter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599432157838-L78GTVHJCC2NLUWQ4Y9V/%7ETurcot+PITT.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach Light colored foliage is the key to waking up a shade garden - Phormium 'Cream Delight' and Dwarf 'Creme de Menthe' Tobira. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599432196845-4673RB54H275QF18294N/%7ETurcot+ACER.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach Sango Kaku Japanese Maple set agains a cool grey wall as spring foliage emerges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599432231346-KXL03TQDH2CPSSAQXXF1/Turcot-117.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach On the way to the back yard, the bright green foliage of Lomandra 'Breeze' plays nicely with compact Mondo Grass. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397879945-T9WZ190N2GQ0T53TFMP1/Turcot+before2.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397905083-81GRI00HGZC35K7U6SYZ/Turcot+before4.JPG Portfolio - Woodland by the Beach Before - The owners thought this would be a tear-down. A little rehab made it shine. https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/project-six-eg544-7db7f-tt3p8-a7524 monthly 0.5 2023-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/906b29e4-bcee-44e9-aa65-8f001a22de94/1Campbell+wide+copy.jpg Portfolio - Euro-style in the City The Tudor style home was built by the current owner's grandfather. The garden needed to respect the architecture and its history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/141b6901-caf4-4318-b173-781e55d9d1dc/Campbell+Panorama+copy.jpg Portfolio - Euro-style in the City The garden faces Santa Barbara's very first park and receives lots of foot traffic to admire the composition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/0b52168f-429a-4d19-8bb8-f96a2d359972/7Urn+detail+copy.jpg Portfolio - Euro-style in the City The north-facing bed is in continual shade calling for plants with bright foliage to enliven the entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1f7f5015-fa70-4fb7-aa7d-026ee8161268/2Cypress+vignette+walkway+copy.jpg Portfolio - Euro-style in the City The side yard entrance calls for close-up details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/4da46c63-bbdf-4a95-8187-0941a9228c63/6Bird+bath+up+close+copy.jpg Portfolio - Euro-style in the City This raised planter stands out boldly from the coolness of the other plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/65f9ddc6-40c1-4a38-99c5-e8e76c8771cc/3Brick+path+copy.jpg Portfolio - Euro-style in the City No reason that the side path from the car should be a treat, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1e270215-1d01-403a-91f4-ac4814e70ccc/4Path+curvy+path+copy.jpg Portfolio - Euro-style in the City In a narrow, shady bed, Lomandra 'Platinum Beauty' commands attention. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/14ef4567-d845-4a00-8a10-a0bf62f96fcb/8Back+gate+copy.jpg Portfolio - Euro-style in the City The main entrance to the back yard needed a little love, the perfect place for Sango Kaku Japanese Maple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/838e5c1d-a456-4415-b4c8-9c5aea478f09/9Back+Gate1+copy.jpg Portfolio - Euro-style in the City Soft grasses are the supporting players. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/83db38a3-77a5-46f3-8ed8-e4f595878d40/%7EBefore2+copy.JPG Portfolio - Euro-style in the City Before https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/project-six-eg544-7db7f-tt3p8-a7524-ns3cs monthly 0.5 2023-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/31e1fb94-4072-49aa-9cd2-ab1ceb1e07d4/BitsArundel-4.jpg Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living The front porch was expanded for seating and a simple split rail fence and gently stepped flagstone walkway welcome visitors and family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/753faca3-372e-4ac2-a563-9756da066130/BitsArundel-2.jpg Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living Between the fence and sidewalk, wildly bright Lomandra catches the eye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/4153c865-9fde-4c61-a000-4c4fc5752246/BitsArundel-1.jpg Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living High contrast and a bit of screening provided by Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' and New Zealand Tea Bush, and anchored in the corner with a juvenile olive tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/87697b7a-912b-4cd1-965a-105e3add15b6/BitsArundel-7.jpg Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living Hot, hot, hot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/680be83c-324c-42de-8412-8147ea63e70e/BitsArundel-6.jpg Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living The view from the driveway carries the eye to the rainwater infiltration area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/33dd1012-73ba-45ec-bb1f-ce2a6273b36c/BitsArundel-5.jpg Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living Local sandstone cobbles line a newly create low spot and safely channels water back into the garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/8b9969f5-9638-4a08-941c-73c792faa355/BitsArundel-3.jpg Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living A view to the family sitting porch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/a655f8a5-7e5c-443c-bff2-0a287b7c1ad4/BitsArundel-8.jpg Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living The generously large, sunny side yard has a bed for mom, a bed for dad, and another for the kids. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/9df0fd9b-9480-4bde-9130-13a2fff1a671/Arundel+before1.JPG Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living Where it all began. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/d9293b11-3940-4fb2-8ff0-c94106b8494d/Arundel+before2.JPG Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living Not what you'd call curb appeal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/f8b5c673-b32b-4426-a907-746375d6ac0a/Jaegar+schematic+color.jpg Portfolio - Front Yard for Family Living Schematic design - the ideas begin to coalesce. https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/project-six-eg544-7db7f-tt3p8-elzw5 monthly 0.5 2023-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/6eedaa95-9811-4a5a-a986-6331f4869c92/1Campbell+wide+copy.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World The scale of the home called for strong, narrow evergreen to anchor the European architectural style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/ba6b7029-b4a3-430b-af6e-0a72ad725b15/2Cypress+vignette+walkway+copy.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World A carpet of Lippia creates a simple foreground frame for the key players. And the pollinators just love it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/e6f251c8-b65e-4b88-8c85-a77833dc6cc3/3Brick+path+copy.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World There's no reason to overlook the secondary path from the driveway to the porch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/995a4923-6685-412e-8217-31ac5b0a25bd/4Path+curvy+path+copy.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World Lomandra 'Platinum Beauty' lights up the midpoint of the brick path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/9fcaa211-c18b-49e0-82eb-155fa6b3b632/5Campbell+house+steps+copy.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World This classic style urn planter was being swallowed up before giving it a place of honor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/9081cdf5-baac-4e1b-a110-38472439a52e/6Bird+bath+up+close+copy.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World Purple Wandering Jew is a stand-out surrounded by shades of green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/fa5a3074-5237-4237-8708-460b00d0c46c/7Urn+detail+copy.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World Soft grasses and perennials thrive in the shady north bed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/8646d631-dc27-4eb0-9bf7-ba6f16c967ee/8Back+gate+copy.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World At the deep end of the driveway, the simple, elegant gate is enhanced by a welcoming Sango Kaku Japanese Maple and grasses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/d02cc760-516e-458d-8988-4ea75827218c/9Back+Gate1+copy.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World Sango Kaku, up close and personal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/d0896442-66a9-448e-a3c1-fc7164d37d33/10Campbell+Panorama.jpg Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World Panorama from the public sidewalk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/83723b42-de01-4db0-b7e1-db671c08475f/%7EBefore2+copy.JPG Portfolio - A Taste of the Old World This lovely cottage deserved a welcoming garden. https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/lawn-removal monthly 0.5 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599344136623-2LLANK3A3LU2IZ7I98CC/Table%2Bclose.jpg Portfolio - From Lawn Mowing to Lounging A cozy outdoor table for two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599344159875-RHLRA2MY05XWDF3M4D3E/Guest%2BII.jpg Portfolio - From Lawn Mowing to Lounging Just off the guest room, comfy chairs and a young shade tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599344045766-T8QXI0I28QJQS74WCDNF/Gazebo.JPG Portfolio - From Lawn Mowing to Lounging The old gazebo was the perfect centerpiece for the garden. New flowering shrubs enhance the edge of the meadow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599344193120-3WSZ85SPPJO4UAV6DTWH/Long+Laan.JPG Portfolio - From Lawn Mowing to Lounging A meadow of Blue Zinger sedge replaces the lawn, dotted with flowering, drought tolerant ground covers and perennials. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397796074-1UF0CDEGX9S4789MG06V/Laan+before3.JPG Portfolio - From Lawn Mowing to Lounging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397818999-GISW7C08K96ZRZ9E202H/Laan+before2.JPG Portfolio - From Lawn Mowing to Lounging Before https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/make-the-street-go-away monthly 0.5 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599423758934-P52NLSKK1XWYTX72337A/P1050898+copy.JPG Portfolio - Make the Street Go Away With a dense hedge screening the street, this intimate garden becomes the view from the living room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599423797874-QMIX0K13X89V5RVDJUE8/P1050840.JPG Portfolio - Make the Street Go Away Using contrasting forms and shape, this garden achieves year round interest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599423825600-3IIKU7M4FQY22K9EC15V/P1050854.JPG Portfolio - Make the Street Go Away Silvery sedge creates a patch of open space with punctuation from grassy accents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599423858418-WKHC0AEVU9IHAWQA31AH/P1050866.JPG Portfolio - Make the Street Go Away Japanese Blood Grass echoes the form and shape of coppery New Zealand Flax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599423906854-1IW6TP4Q5RMKFO7R1TXE/P1050859+copy.JPG Portfolio - Make the Street Go Away A guest from Australia, creamy white flowers of Grevillea 'Moonlight' anchor the corner of the garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599423949744-43AJIZ0C8AMZGIQ9MWLE/P1050863.JPG Portfolio - Make the Street Go Away Grevillea 'Moonlight' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397683477-KIQKO7NVY25G55SVFFGI/Sawaski1.JPG Portfolio - Make the Street Go Away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397704415-BNL76402LNOY90I7WUIG/Sawaski2.JPG Portfolio - Make the Street Go Away Before https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/project-five-958a6 monthly 0.5 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599350947117-W27WG4L71704YNV75JTU/Page+Houzz-10.jpg Portfolio - Making Space for Entertaining... The owner called after her contractor gave up on a steep slope ending a few feet from the back of a 3-story townhouse. We conceived a flagstone terrace and stairs, then tackled a rugged planting to provide the eye-candy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599350980563-APHABU507CXRZ9N3QQL9/Page+Houzz-1.jpg Portfolio - Making Space for Entertaining... After sketching out an idea for the steps and railing, the owner commissioned a talented metalworker to add the details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599351015200-K2IY7JXYGVAW5B1S4744/Page+Houzz-15.jpg Portfolio - Making Space for Entertaining... Let no space go to waste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599351047497-9ZTPMD8L7XSWCYN16MP7/Page+Houzz-3.jpg Portfolio - Making Space for Entertaining... In winter, this stunning Knifeblade Acacia bursts into bloom with cooling Blue Chalk Fingers providing contract. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599351078763-R7MKRGTPADWADHQ8WGQ7/Page+Houzz-16.jpg Portfolio - Making Space for Entertaining... Thanks to South Africa (Coral Aloe) and New Zealand (Cream Delight Flax) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599351109969-CJDBBGV8BA4X84V1ZXDZ/Page+Houzz-8.jpg Portfolio - Making Space for Entertaining... Mexican Weeping Bamboo (non-running type) screens the neighbor up the hill, making for a tranquil, private dining experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397578977-AE21UCK6YKCHAHESNPW6/Page5.jpg Portfolio - Making Space for Entertaining... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397601657-B7MIL76HH6PAKBKKTUYD/Page4.jpg Portfolio - Making Space for Entertaining... Before https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/lawn-replacement monthly 0.5 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599430535477-EH3CWRSYK4GF7SR2VO1O/%7EP1170355.JPG Portfolio - The Lawn Died Years Ago A dry creek fashions from local sandstone carries winter rains to the lower garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599430507896-WXBYWS8P2EEV3FFDPXM7/%7EP1170302.JPG Portfolio - The Lawn Died Years Ago View from the upper deck with views to the Pacific coast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599430580365-LM6QXKN0BTC6I8NXUOVS/%7EP1170341.JPG Portfolio - The Lawn Died Years Ago An intimate, shaded space to cool off on summer days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599430682987-QMP0U1OEB0L8SD1ZWDCG/%7EP1170318.JPG Portfolio - The Lawn Died Years Ago Simple planting masses make a bold, easy to maintain statement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599430722931-45Z4D8MZ5KWG3SVOG287/%7EP1170323.JPG Portfolio - The Lawn Died Years Ago Purple Rock Purslane compliments Yellow Bulbine - they love the heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599430791177-IJ6FJ8E3RMU8PPW3293I/%7EP1170361.JPG Portfolio - The Lawn Died Years Ago Walkway connects to the front yard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397508378-HGZF0N8AAM2QN0RS47EI/Rudestam+before+2.JPG Portfolio - The Lawn Died Years Ago Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397531064-GXIM05GA2R3X08CWMB86/Rudestam+before+5.JPG Portfolio - The Lawn Died Years Ago Before https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/curb-appeal-with-no-lawn monthly 0.5 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599433644727-VI64N5JWTTV6CHJ5Q7RO/%7ESwitack+WIDE+OBLIQUE.jpg Portfolio - A Front Yard That Says 'Welcome' Saving water was the main interest for the owners. Lawn removal was followed by a colorful combination of drought-tolerant ground covers and shrubs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599433777067-3KSVFTBE94SPLDMTQVCV/%7ESwitack+STRAIGHT+ON.jpg Portfolio - A Front Yard That Says 'Welcome' The owners' love of bright red accents led to a plant palette of vibrant colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599433848389-XK1XT77450V7FHTXZ0EF/%7ESwitack+FACADE.jpg Portfolio - A Front Yard That Says 'Welcome' Delightfully pink Grevillea's feathery leaves add a burst of color and also screen the view of the street from the house entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599433932146-SE5D156SLQW8XGQSYBIR/%7ESwitack+WALKWAY+2.jpg Portfolio - A Front Yard That Says 'Welcome' New flagstone welcomes guests to the house and pass through a carpet of Purple Heart Tradescantia and Pork and Beans Sedum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599434007508-9H8DFJU41JBEGMP3YATE/%7ESwitack+GREV+ANIGO.jpg Portfolio - A Front Yard That Says 'Welcome' High contrast color from Grevillea and Kangaroo Paws. Thank you, Australia! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599434092356-EEDMU9L7IQRIZ8MFFBQO/%7ESwitack+POPPIES-8.jpg Portfolio - A Front Yard That Says 'Welcome' The California poppies just showed up. Welcome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397417637-XU2ZSIEFEVCXBQAKJPB5/Switack1.JPG Portfolio - A Front Yard That Says 'Welcome' Before https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1600397433939-DS1DJQMPM9FTJ6DJXOHU/Switack2.JPG Portfolio - A Front Yard That Says 'Welcome' Before https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/project-six-eg544-7db7f-tt3p8-hjdl6-bsctm monthly 0.5 2020-09-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599434973520-Q20CF2TD9VAJY7Z88WPQ/%7ESchweppe+WIDE.JPG Portfolio - Curb Appeal In a Big Way Large scale front yards don't need to be fussy. Planting in large swathes makes them easy to "read." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599434996177-UNRYPYAEPVFFSABKECAE/%7ESchweppe+MAIN.JPG Portfolio - Curb Appeal In a Big Way It took a crane to place these sandstone boulders and a stairway winds down to the lower terrace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599435015138-RDM51YESEKG1R9ZJQLNS/%7ESchweppe++LEFT+DRIVEWAY.JPG Portfolio - Curb Appeal In a Big Way Along the driveway, a young Mediterranean Fan Palm is kept company by brightly flowering 'Moonshine' Yarrow and deep purple Mexican Sage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599435035860-G6RP57HKC2HR05MWU25A/%7ESchweppe+FLAX.JPG Portfolio - Curb Appeal In a Big Way The mahogany-colored New Zealand Flax is just tall enough to cut off the view of the street without interrupting the ocean view. 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Share the love. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599429891260-9IR3U333QMBFN5749TCV/%7EHouzz+ARMERIA.jpg Portfolio - They Love Plants Avid birders, the owners asked for a place where birds could drink and bathe. Pink, done two ways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599429908655-66W52I348MG0SBCP6E53/%7EHouzz+DOOR2.jpg Portfolio - They Love Plants Want to add some pop? Paint your door to match the Bougainvillea! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599429928070-GHDPFHGP2H66HWGB11ZI/%7EHouzz+MIS.jpg Portfolio - They Love Plants Miscanthus 'Morning Light' catches the morning light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599429949123-V1YNRBDXLEVEWYR2E9JK/%7EHouzz+TIBOU.jpg Portfolio - They Love Plants Forest Pansy Redbud tree with Silver Princess Flower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/1599429994835-6B8NHC94921V7VVLQV5G/Houzz+Thayer-31.jpg Portfolio - They Love Plants In a narrow walkway between the garage and the street is livened up with yellow Poker Plant. https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/tropical-paradise-s5a9p monthly 0.5 2021-05-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/4a66afe9-7f29-488e-9946-6008dca4df5c/%7EConcept+copy.jpg Portfolio - Desert Meets the Tropics on a Rocky Slope The concept sketch is the first step in figuring out how the space will be laid out and arranging general plant massings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/5a5dd686-bfe9-4572-b825-2bc947acccd3/Yucca+Creek+copy.JPG Portfolio - Desert Meets the Tropics on a Rocky Slope Local sandstone boulders were set into the slope to create the "bones" of a dry waterfall, then planted with a range of succulents and a specimen pygmy date palm as a vertical accent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/ee7dc9ed-a2dd-41b0-a47c-30a523ae8691/Five+Yucca+copy.JPG Portfolio - Desert Meets the Tropics on a Rocky Slope Plants with bold textures and bright colors were used to make this important corner of the garden a visual magnet from a distance. The base of the slope was re-contoured for a more natural look. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/6f9fb68d-7eab-48de-844f-7f510821e1b6/Creek+close+copy.JPG Portfolio - Desert Meets the Tropics on a Rocky Slope There's nothing like big rocks to create a feeling of age and permanence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/b72f6fb5-6052-409a-9bfa-05937e6e6c55/Before+-+slope.JPG Portfolio - Desert Meets the Tropics on a Rocky Slope BEFORE: It was clear that the developer's main goal was to take the quickest, least expensive route to grading the lot. https://www.billygoodnick.com/portfolio/tropical-paradise-67mm3 monthly 0.5 2023-10-26 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/6eda9eb8-49d1-4006-822f-823b790ae18e/%7ECont+footpath+entry+pilasters.jpeg Portfolio - Front Garden Gets New Life... What was once an asphalt driveway was narrowed with new pilasters and a gently sinuous path arriving at the fire pit patio and house entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/de2946d2-abba-42e6-a901-1b97a277270c/Cont+Glendessary+wall.jpeg Portfolio - Front Garden Gets New Life... Many of the properties along this romantic lane boast century-old stone walls, adding a rustic feel just blocks from the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/61a9008a-e65d-4831-8a92-a60e19fd02e6/Cont+footpath+%26+creek.jpeg Portfolio - Front Garden Gets New Life... The asphalt driveway was removed, the soil rejuvenated and a stone-lined path arcs to the front door. Alongside, a broad, barren swale was remade into a boulder and gravel-strewn detention basin where storm runoff can soak into the garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/376a2d73-e4cc-45a3-9562-6288cd1d957b/Cont+Firepit+patio+long.jpeg Portfolio - Front Garden Gets New Life... A sloping former lawn was built up to create an outdoor family room with fire pit and gently trickling fountain. California native plants adorn the beds - Redbud, sedge, alum root, evergreen currant. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/892da334-ef29-4a63-94a1-c353722266e9/Cont+entry+step+flag.jpeg Portfolio - Front Garden Gets New Life... Beautifully crafted flagstone and sandstone boulders found on the site were fashioned into a welcoming entry level. (Stonework by Mike Morse Construction, landscaping by AllScape Landscape & Design) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/5cf4680b-1f36-4fe5-a5c1-2c08a4149462/Cont+under+oak.jpeg Portfolio - Front Garden Gets New Life... Out of respect for this venerable oak, the asphalt paving was removed and new planting was limited to a few splashes of low-water, shade-adapted plants using an "archipelago" approach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/87102c99-b9c6-43e9-b97c-88710a9edd04/Cont+archipelago1.jpeg Portfolio - Front Garden Gets New Life... We had the good fortune to relocate a number of weathered boulders and integrate them into the garden at key locations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f53ee19dbde5244fb266e0c/18569342-f159-4628-ac92-933dffc13fde/Cont+under+oak+from+DW+entry.jpeg Portfolio - Front Garden Gets New Life... View from a driveway entrance. Two young daughters enjoy the climbing structure and a swing hanging from a stout oak tree branch.