This front yard went from water hogging grass and old school roses, to a flourishing native garden.
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What a fantastic couple to work with! We were presented with the challenges of needing more outdoor living space, a place to rinse after long bike rides, and an area for the young couples newest addition to play. We did it! We doubled the outdoor living space, added an outdoor shower just off the new patio, and managed to use the shape of the yard to our advantage to create an easy flow and accessibility to the yard! We were left with a new landscape that fit this young couples awesome style of a modern-craftsman infusion! Native Edge Landscape, LLC

Giving a dramatic twist to the tired yard of a Spanish Mission house. Modern and rustic blending in a single landscape with dark grey concrete and brick and decomposed granite pathway.

A front entry garden wall is accented with deco tiles and pilasters w/ succulent accents. A nearby fountain adds to the interest of this garden space.

Entry Court Design Developed under Employment at Studio Schicketanz Design: Lorena Akin & Mary Ann Schicketanz Photography by: Lorena Akin Photoshoot styling: Studio Schicketanz (Lindsay Bauer & Nicole Clapman) Kitchen Design: Lorena Akin & Mary Ann Schicketanz Construction administration: Lorena Akin Doors & Windows: Fleetwood

The clients wanted a landscape that matches the Spanish Colonial Revival style of this NE Portland Home. The copper-clad fence serves as a dramatic backdrop for a complete redo of the landscape, bringing new garden features and Mediterranean plants that could thrive in the PNW.

Sustainable Urban Denver Colorado front yard transformation 1 year after landscape re-design.
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Fourth avenue modern water wise landscape features many colorful drought tolerant plants. Front yard features concrete pavers set in gravel, a circular turf type tall fescue lawn and many colorful drought tolerant perennials and ornamental grasses. Back yard features a custom fire pit with concrete seat bench and an "open ceiling". The grass was originally turf grass but switched out to artificial turf to accommodate their dog. Plants feature colorful drought tolerant perennials and ornamental grasses. Garden boxes in the right hand corner are extremely productive.

carefully placed river rock the size of 3'' - 6" and 1" - 3". we also added CA Gold Dg with a paver walk way to match the house columns. another thing done was a edging stone separating the neighbors yard with this project

Gathering area. Sustainable Landscape Architecture design. Naturalistic design style, highlighting the architecture and situating the home in it's natural landscape within the first growing season. Large Private Ranch in Emigrant, Montana. Architecture by Formescent Architects | Photography by Jon Menezes

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Front Yard redo located in Alamo, California. DG path.
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An elegant design with a very little maintenance needed. This front yard was constructed for todays busy adults.
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