Front Yard for Family Living…
Deep in the suburbs of Goleta and across the street from a busy park, this family wanted a welcoming, neighborly and edible front yard. And as a bonus, way not catch rainwater from the roof and channel it into a rock-lined basin and save it for a not rainy day?
The front porch was expanded for seating and a simple split rail fence and gently stepped flagstone walkway welcome visitors and family.
Between the fence and sidewalk, wildly bright Lomandra catches the eye.
High contrast and a bit of screening provided by Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' and New Zealand Tea Bush, and anchored in the corner with a juvenile olive tree.
Hot, hot, hot!
The view from the driveway carries the eye to the rainwater infiltration area.
Local sandstone cobbles line a newly create low spot and safely channels water back into the garden.
A view to the family sitting porch.
The generously large, sunny side yard has a bed for mom, a bed for dad, and another for the kids.
Where it all began.
Not what you'd call curb appeal.
Schematic design - the ideas begin to coalesce.