Alumroot thrives in shade, filling spaces with its abundant greenery and enchanting blooms. Here it is under both lemon and smoke trees.
Raised edible garden beds sit on a large gravel patio that offers plenty of work space.
Natural edging helps the flagstone patio feel in-keeping with an IdealMow meadow of California native Carex pansa.
Once one among many, this rose emerges as a unique specimen from a flower bed of complementary native blooms.
Lush, leafy, low-water Bush Anemone (Carpenteria californica) substitutes for camellias. They thrive through even the hottest and driest of LA summers.
A teardrop shaped flower bed separating the driveway from the front garden contains White, Sage and Hummingbird sages, along with Indian Mallow. Through the spring and summer, it is alive with birds and butterflies.
Hummingbird Sage is like catnip for hummingbirds! The wand-like blooms are frequently dancing with them.
While high-traffic patio areas are made of flagstone, this restful spot of gravel allows water to permeate the ground to fuel nearby plants.
A feeling of being wrapped in nature can be found in a lounge at the back of the property, which also has visibility to the home’s decks and each of the outdoor living spaces.
The outdoor great room is pleasant year round. A pergola with retractable awning and fan cools the space in summer, and a built-in fireplace adds warmth on cool nights.
A soothing trickle of water provides a backdrop for dining al fresco and invites birds to enjoy the space.
In fall, the garden is structured and colorful. In spring, it is lush, leafy and lovely.
Roses can mix well with native gardens. Here, they are a specimen plant that takes center stage.
The back garden includes a putting green.
Even when deciduous trees lose their leaves, the garden maintains a lush, leafy and distinctive aesthetic.
Paths and patio space include a mix of permeable materials. Flagstone with joints of thyme form walkways from the street to the door. The gravel patios provide a pleasant crunch when traversed and add texture to the space.
