MARCH 23, 2015
From time to time landscape architects have the opportunity to put together naturalistic planting designs, employing native (or native looking) species in imitation of Mother Nature. A road trip to Phoenix provided the opportunity for a drive through some spectacular western landscapes vibrant with spring flowers and the chance to see how designed places stand up against the original. Brittle Bush, Desert Marigold, and Ocotillo were among the plants in bloom in the Sonoran Desert and California’s Coachella Valley. On the return drive we detoured from the typical Palm Springs to Oakland route and made a side trip through the Antelope Valley to see the California State Poppy Reserve near Lancaster. The persistent drought and an unseasonal heat wave have been hard on the Poppies, Lupine, and other wildflowers along highway 138, but it was still an impressive display. These photos show both natural and “super” natural situations.
On another note, we have been gettting a little press as of late and wanted to share a couple of articles about our work. Dry Stone Garden has a few updated photos of the Carlson Boulevard Bay-Friendly landscaping project we completed in 2013. The CA Modernist also featured an interview with our very own JC Miller about the recently completed Gardens at the Eichler Homes Headquarters in Palo Alto. Stay tuned for a full blog feature on this project.
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