Stylish Urban Oasis - Mount Olympus

Overview

  • Site Planning

  • Hardscape Design

  • Planting Design

  • Lighting Design

Client's Brief

  • Redo the entire landscape while salvaging a number of existing trees

  • Add drought-tolerant plant materials

  • Fire pit and sitting area

  • Improve privacy to the street

Designer's Notes

  • Design a secluded natural space respecting the Spanish architecture of the house with a contemporary landscape design.

  • Enclose the property with plant material for maximum privacy and seclusion.

  • Design a circular fire pit space that melds into the surrounding landscape.

  • Create a lush background to the pool selecting plants from green on the green color palette with a variety of heights and textures for a relaxing and serene atmosphere. The planting selection wil also harmonize the property within the hillside surroundings.

  • Allocate a space that presents visual interest using bold and colorful succulents of various shapes, colors, and textures.

  • Select plants that attract birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies to the garden.

  • Integrate scented plants adding richness and vibrancy with ever-changing scents throughout the seasons.

Client Review

Catherine was a delight to work with. Our project turned out better than we expected, as she was constantly mindful of our desire to be drought-tolerant without compromising on the aesthetic appeal of the project. The end result is glorious, and we couldn’t have done it without her.
— Stephen (Review is from Houzz)

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