Modern – Groundswell Landscaping

Laguna Beach Modern Retreat

September 2, 2014

In early August we completed a new modern/asian inspired garden. Photos of newly planted gardens are seldom flattering but I’m pleased with the way this one looks even though it’s less than a month old. The patio and garden were designed to look compelling from above, enticing guests down into the shaded and secluded garden. The cool and private garden provide a marked contrast from the exposure and expansive views above. The owners enjoy entertaining on the decks of…

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Steel, Plants and Wood

May 24, 2014

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Garden Style/Design

Rusted steel planters look nice. We recently did these planters for a small project down in Hilcrest. Love the red flowered Russellia spilling over the edge. The Phormium cultivar ‘Black Licorice’ exceptional black foliage which reads nicely too! Here’s another view of this project in the late afternoon light. Freshly planted. It will grow in nicely!

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New Project in Del Mar

April 20, 2014

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Projects

We’re just getting started on a great new project in Del Mar. The beautiful house was designed by Sanctuary Architects . We look forward to anchoring the building with a well thought out landscape. Notable features include lots of fruit (citrus, peaches & blueberries) vegetable boxes and drip irrigated drought tolerant plantings. We’re assembling a choice selection of plants from California and South Africa to set off the architecture. The site will have a state of the art drainage system that…

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