Rustic Elegance

• Evergreen grasses capture light and wind and provide year round screening
• Select perennials provide food for bees, hummingbirds and butterflies
• Trees add shade in the summer, provide color and add structure to this garden in winter

Eclectic Blend

• This eclectic front design features carefully blended plant materials tolerant of moderate to low water use and offers year round interest.
• The back yard was transformed into a journey; a visually stimulating world of colors, textures and movement accented by stone, a whimsical gate and various structures.
• The project was installed and is maintained by The Village Gardener, Inc., incorporating efficient irrigation, organic fertilizers, compost tea and mulch. No harmful chemicals are used on this property.
• Please refer to the testimonial of Claudia Morgan

Spanish Influence

• Formal and informal planting styles are combined
• Stamped concrete with color was used for both front and back yards
• Seat walls and furniture add a finished look to the pool surround
• Traditional tiles enhance the traditional configuration of the pool

Dry Creek Beauty

• Incorporates texture, color and form in a low maintenance minimalist planting style
• Provides a functional drainage system of 267’ in length
• With heavy rains, the lowest area can become a winter pond which drains to another creek
• Attracts a variety of wildlife

Two Stone Solution - Aesthetic and Functional

• Carefully selected stone blends with window trim and residence color
• Stone variety, in this case, aids in stepping/walking safety and visual interest
• Angular seat walls provide additional seating and backdrop interest for the patio
• The minimalist fountain is a focal point and provides a calming sound
• The planting provides for year round interest

Always Going Native

• This fabulous “on growing” native garden, nurtures the heart and soul for using more native plants and incorporating sustainable installation and maintenance practices
• The water course uses biological filtration and is a completely balanced system

Whimsical/Romantic Delight

• Reflects the personality of the owner
• Carefully combines stone and brick throughout
• Art objects, fun colors and playful steps stimulate visual interest
• The new patio in front of the garage “diamond” window replaces a driveway

All Decked Out

• The owners didn’t want to mow a lawn anymore
• Their needs included enlarging the outdoor dining area from the kitchen and providing more entertainment space
• The spa is both functional and a focal point found at the bottom of the deck
• Deck railing style matches existing rails elsewhere on the residence

Bricks Only

• Playful custom patterns liven up brick patio spaces
• The seat wall illustrates the use of stone and brick – a motif that will be echoed throughout various parts of the yard
• These new projects are still under construction

A Koi Adventure

• Two waterfalls visually enhance the pond, add comforting sound and aid in pond aeration
• A covered cantilevered deck serves as a feeding and viewing platform for year round use
• The combination of boulders and plantings add an interesting naturalistic ambience to the pond surround
• The inclusion of water plants will help shade and stabilize the pond's ecology

Southwestern Ambience

• This southwestern style landscape is harmonious with the artful re-design of the residence, offering rustic ambience, curb appeal and semi-privacy from the street.
• The front plants were selected for moderate water use and provide food for hummingbirds, butterflies and bees. The gravel driveway (not shown) is a visual and functional asset which allows for water percolation, reduces runoff and fitfully ties into to the southwestern theme.
• From the entertainment area on the side, the eye delights in a visual tour toward the private garden in the rear. This includes many plants desired by the owners.