Here is an image of two 48″ box Mayten
trees (that can be seen making it off the truck in this post).
These trees have a great weeping habit, similar to a Willow, but with less mess
and smaller scale suited for residential applications. These large box trees
make a great signature statement at the front of the residence.
We are taking advantage of the dry weather to bring in some box trees on a
current project in Tiburon. These 36″ & 48″ box trees can be a bit of a
challenge to move; we are using a 4 wheel drive construction forklift with a
6000 pound lifting capacity. 48″ box trees can weigh between 3000-4000 pounds a
piece making this type of equipment a must.
Here are some images from a project with some small border plantings in San
Rafael. This was the first phase of a larger garden project.
Screening from closely situated neighbors was important for this
property. Here Italian Buckthorn (Rhamnus alaturus), is used to screen
with an understory of Australian Rosemary (Westringea ‘Morning
Light’).
In the
deep shade between two buildings, a redwood trellis was built for a Star
Jasmine, (Trachelospermum jasminoides), combined with Camellia
Espalliers (Camellia sasanqua) for up against the adjacent building.
The understory was planted with Liriope, Hakone Grass, Coral Bells and other
shade lovers.
Along
the street frontage tough Day Lilies were used with other ornamental grasses
including Jack Spratt New Zealand Flax and species of Carex. The rock borders
were recycled from an existing rock wall onsite.
We are excited to be working with Caletti
Construction on a new construction project in Tiburon. The new custom home
and garden has an interesting design with some very beautiful materials
detailing. I will post progress images here as the project starts to come
together.
A progressive look at the house construction can be viewed on the Caletti website.
Here is a follow up to the first two rounds (Progress
1 & Progress
2) of images I posted from a current job in San Rafael. We have completed
work with the installation of two additional concrete pads to match the existing
pathway and facilitate access along the driveway.
Final Lawn, New Pathway Sections & Copper
Lights
Wire Trellis with Pink Jasmine Vine
View to the Front Entry
Here are images of a recently completed project in San Rafael. The client
wanted to increase usable living space for this hillside residence. Work
included moving back and replacing the existing brick retaining wall, replacing
existing decking, and installing an outdoor kitchen.
Before
After- New Retaining Wall, Lawn and Bluestone
Patio
Before
After- Bluestone Capped Retaining Wall, Lawn,
Perimeter Fencing
Before
After- Manufactured Stone Veneer Retaining Wall,
Outdoor Kitchen
Before
After- Planter Box with Manufactured Stone
Veneer
Here is a follow up to the first
round of images I posted from a current job in San Rafael, as we progress
into the planting phase of work. These images show plantings laid out waiting
client approval. We have this review step so that any changes that need to be
made to the plan can be done before the plants go in the ground.
Here is a follow up to the first
round of images I posted from a current job in San Rafael, as we progress
into the planting phase of work. These images show plantings laid out waiting
client approval. We have this review step so that any changes that need to be
made to the plan can be done before the plants go in the ground.
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Here are some photographs from a project currently under construction in San
Rafael. It features a large serpentine Sonoma Fieldstone retaining wall that
will create a lawn terrace with plantings and trees to be installed along the
street frontage.
Before:
Here are some photographs from a project currently under construction in San
Rafael. It features a large serpentine Sonoma Fieldstone retaining wall that
will create a lawn terrace with plantings and trees to be installed along the
street frontage.
Before:
