this house sits sunken 8 feet below the curb, so an entry court with columns was added in order to mark the entrance and open up views
A pop of color with African daisy to enhance the curb appeal
A courtyard protected from Deer with fencing is a haven for roses
eyebrow lights in stair cheek walls
lavender, rosemary and lantana will soon decorate the entry
terracing was required in both directions do allow access from the driveway
View of Courtyard from front door
focal elements on an important blank wall
The client wanted plenty of color! The couryard allows the front elevation of the house to be appreciated.
winding path loops around the entire property invites people to meander
The great lawn for the grandkids!
Oval shaped lawn with path around it
Modern lighting - make the details count!
drought tolerant polinator landscaping on rocky hill
Cobble Drainage swale and culvert under DG path
steep slopes behind house were filled in with a retaining berm and topped with a large paver patio and wide DG path
African daisies are strung along the path
pavers & flowers frame the driveway
Large olive trees flank bot sides of the house
Planting plan
plant palette
colorful flower plant palette
original perspective sketch showing terracing and steps into couryard
Court Appeal & sprinkes of color
A Hillside house is both a pleasure and a challenge for a homeowner. In this case, the house has a victim of the 2017 Napa Fires and is being rebuilt in compliance with firewise landscaping and construction standards that are new in the industry. The large courtyard in front of the house has the dual purpose of retarding flamable plants and features, as well as increasing the ‘curb appeal’ of the house that felt kind of sunken in the hillside. Barrier hedges, and decomposed gravel pathways surrounding the house are strategically placed to interrupt and retard the low flames that would create an “escalator” to the house. And to top it off with sprinkles of colors are the large variety of flowering plants requested by that a client who is resilient and eager to celebrate life.