gingerbread house style, lower rockridge, oakland
spiritually inspired and updated front garden involving repurposed materials, water-wise plantings, and a spot to share with neighbors
well weathered grape stakes; heirloom wrought iron detail
this architecturally unique and charming 1927 house was in need of one-of-a-kind 'front porch garden' utilizing a tiny area; old flagstone pieces, grape stakes, and several heirloom elements were sourced with some help from the homeowner, and subsequently repurposed to create a spiritually and neighborly inspired space; established tall cedar tree and camellia shrubs were joined by various low water plantings capable of braving the challenging soil conditions
foliage helps reduce freeway noise
low water california and australia natives
new patio before planting
view from across the street; new purple-leaf plum street tree by the city
mixing new and repurposed flagstone pieces
arbor-top size and height help scale down the house and old cedar tree trunk
'before view' of sidewalk and planting bed
backyard gate and path 'before'
front garden before redesign
simple river stone border mimics the handmade feel of roof edge
native redbud in spring bloom
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