This composite shows the situation before the redesign of the gardens.
This is the present appearance of the gardens.
The porous hardscape helped solve a problem with water on the sloping site.
One room was very warm, and a barrier on the south wall helped reduce the temperature. The new plan is to fill the trellis with planting to provide the same effect.
The attractive pattern in the walks and driveway is a complement to the house colors.
Brick-sized lights fit into the pattern
Roger's Red grape vine
Dwarf coyote bush
Honey bees like the flowers
Native bees like the flowers
The gravel helps with drainage.
Some neighbor houses use grass over open masonry to support parking along the street.
