Oakland Hills
Solving problems with terrain, exposure
and deer |
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El
Cerrito
Planting on a windy, steep hill and full sun
with easy maintenance poolside planting
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Berkeley Hills
Front yard with summer shade, a large
Redwood tree and and the challenge of planting
deer-resistant plants
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Kensington
A park-like setting with meandering paths, ponds
and places to sit and enjoy the many views
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Montclair
Landscaping along a creek under the canopy of
Redwoods and Oaks |
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Montclair Hills
Terraced colorful planting
leading up to a giant redwood and water feature |
Piedmont Garden
Bright colors and some tropical fun
around the pool and soft shades along
the paths into the shade...see its
development. Color for cutting a true delight
for birds and bees! |
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Orinda
Creative and colorful screen from the street
leading to lush front entrance |
Revisiting a Thriving Berkeley
Hills Garden
Revisiting the Berkeley Hills Garden
that has become a hummingbird paradise |
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Another
Berkeley Hills Back Yard
Stone pathways lead through a garden of
many views and sitting areas |
Shepherd Canyon - Oakland Hills
Challenging hillside with boulder
pockets for specimen plants. Jute
netting covers the hill for erosion
control until ground cover plants become
established |
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Montclair Front Yard and Courtyard
Soft, somewhat formal front yard leading
to the gate into the cozy, colorful courtyard
with a water feature |
Courtyard Fun In Berkeley
Fun with color and architecture in this
Spanish style courtyard
Another
Oakland Hills
Oakland backyard with old Redwoods,
intimate flagstone patio area, plants
with interesting textures and color
variations that meet the conditions of
dense shade to areas of sun. Bloom times
and foliage color give year-round
interest
Shapes and Shadows
A dry garden in Oakland. Crushed granite
of different sizes creates a natural
look for walkways and adds to the
display of hardy colorful plants and
beautiful boulders |
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A New Garden In Alamo
Temperature extremes, wind and critters.
Bright colors on the hardy plants
attract many hummingbirds, honeybees and
butterflies. The water feature draws the
dragonflies which skim the surface. The
Boulder work form plant pockets on the
hill and creates a natural route for the
waterfall starting at the top and
arriving at the pool at patio level
Yet another garden in Oakland
Side street garden featuring low
maintenance, low water needs and a
bounty for birds, butterflies and bees
A Work in Progress
Walnut Creek front yard using crushed
granite to provide the stage for
specimen trees and 'plant islands' with
flagstone walkways. Features low
maintenance, low water needs and
designed for the temperature
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Another
Berkeley Garden in 2019
Landscape Design and Installation by
Wendy Wilde (Wildewood Gardens) and Mike
McLane (Michael's Landscape
Construction).
Low water planting scheme combining
succulents and perennials with shrubs
for year round color. The slope gets
full sun and a lot of wind while the
area around the pergola enjoys some
shade.
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