East Bay Botanicals

I had the pleasure of working with Carolyn on a whole house remodel project in South San Francisco. The hillside lot's existing front yard was encased in concrete and Astroturf. To replace this, the home's owner wanted a low maintenance xeriscape of small trees, grasses, wildflowers, and ground cover which could both pay tribute to native California flora as well as compliment the minimalism, geometry, and colors of the newly refurbished home. Carolyn created a sensitively thought-through, detailed landscape plan, incorporating all the desired elements, choosing plantings that took their turns blossoming throughout the year, and all very complimentary to the new home. She also was very flexible in modifying the design once we met to review. The result was a front yard that is a work of art in itself, while also providing a perfect 'frame' and context for the home.