'Branches in the Wind' in Poway

This was a large project in the Poway area of San Diego for a client that wanted a complete front, back, and side yard makeover. They desired minimal maintenance and water usage so we went with all crushed stone and drought-tolerant plants in the front yard, a paver walkway, and an upgraded paver driveway.

The design included two colors of crushed stone (silver and gold) with a dry river bed that stretched across the front yard, splitting like a wishbone and crossing over a main paver walkway that also splits. Areas of senecio groundcover and small plant groupings throughout add interest and dynamic. For the backyard, we did a mid-size paver patio for entertaining and a large synthetic turf area flanked with trees and shrubbery for privacy. A gazebo was added later as a nice finishing touch.

The clients are more than happy and have shared that passersby continually stop to take pictures and inquire about the project.