Landscape and garden
Note swale in photo on left. Swale is at edge of room. Consider doing this.
Toward enter of photo you can see where pipe empties; reminds me of our system.
Can build this with scrap pieces, particularly the "triangular" 4-sided pieces.
Example of a swale.
Note the staircase of the far right.
Like the shutters.
Like the wood.
The wall can be both a way to increase growing space and to protect from wind.
Great option for greywater area.
Terrace breaks up a dry slope.
sedges
"Islands" of color; this idea uses even less water than a yard full of low-water plants.
Effective use of one single type of plant.
ribbons of color. Need to find zone 3/4 perennials for this purpose
Gravel yard
Nice wall.
Artful stairway.
I think larger shrubs would work on our west side hill. Note that hill in photo is similar to ours.
notice the landscaping with rock and sparce plants--actually looks good
raised beds near the house...hmmmm. Done like this it could eliminate some dust swirling around the house in summer.
Note use of grasses in this garden
"The ornamental grass planted en masse pulls the color and texture off the home and into the garden."
Wonder if the wood needs to be treated.
Q