The Landscape
A note from the owner
This landscape architect designed garden includes many special features and an interesting assortment of plants that provide seasonal accents while being relatively low maintenance.
The front yard is dominated by a mature Monterey Cypress tree. On the opposite side of the yard a Crabapple tree provides spectacular blooms in early spring. An Acacia “Cousin Itt” loose hedge frames the central planting bed that includes three raised circular beds ideal for planting bursts of seasonal color.
The side yard that the kitchen window looks out on has another flowering tree and mostly California native plants.
Looking out the dining room doors you’ll enjoy an abundance of delicate pink roses when the rose vine growing on the fence blooms. There is also a Meyer lemon on this side that provides a year-round supple of lemons for lemonade or a Lemon Drop cocktail – depending on your preference. The gated shed off the deck is a perfect place for garden tools or for storing a barbeque.
The backyard was designed and built in 2017 as a gift to the then retiring designer. A new, small deck and gentle steps ease the walk up to a small artificial lawn. No mowing, no watering – just a quick once-over with a blower and it’s perfect. The lawn is surrounded by perennials that provide an abundance of cut flowers while the lower raised bed is ideal for herbs, lettuce and other cool season edibles. In spring edible garlic chives will resprout and last until October. Be sure to turn on the outdoor lights in this garden area and look for the electrical outlet that enabled the previous owner to plug in her laptop and work outside during nice weather.
Behind the wood fence you’ll find another electrical outlet for a leaf shredder or other electric yard tools, and plenty of space for bags of potting soil, tools, pots and other items you’d rather not see. The upper levels of the yard are surrounded by a grove of recently pruned California Live Oak trees. This year-round shady yard provides a welcoming cool oasis especially as our climate warms.
