Exotic or native, the plant species selected for your garden will give it fullness and color. Many of us are looking for ways to reconnect with, care for and make a difference in support of the natural world and the environment as a whole. Conserve water and provide habitat for local wildlife with eco-friendly landscape designs. Create an appealing "theme": Mediterranean, Japanese Southwest or Cottage Garden while capturing the "essence" of this new garden.
Your planting plan builds on the concept design by showing exactly where each new plant is placed and its eventual size in your garden. Hand watering is only a feasible option for the smallest of gardens. Most homeowners opt for an automatic watering system to establish their new garden so it can thrive during the long hot California summer and beyond.
Working in the field of landscape design and horticulture for over 30 years has given me many exciting opportunities to work with people in their home environments. My answer is that when a home garden becomes an oasis for both humans and wildlife, both property owner and environment benefit.
Your planting plan builds on the concept design by showing exactly where each new plant is placed and its eventual size in your garden. Hand watering is only a feasible option for the smallest of gardens. Most homeowners opt for an automatic watering system to establish their new garden so it can thrive during the long hot California summer and beyond.
Working in the field of landscape design and horticulture for over 30 years has given me many exciting opportunities to work with people in their home environments. My answer is that when a home garden becomes an oasis for both humans and wildlife, both property owner and environment benefit.
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The first step in garden design is to develop a concept plan.
The final product of this process is a drawing (to scale) showing any changes as well as pre-existing elements to be retained in the new garden design.
The concept plan is a synthesis of the clients' expressed wishes for their new space along with my design recommendations for their new garden.
The concept planning process typically involves the identification of an appealing "theme" or style: Mediterranean, tropical, Southwest, Japanese, cottage garden.
The final product of this process is a drawing (to scale) showing any changes as well as pre-existing elements to be retained in the new garden design.
The concept plan is a synthesis of the clients' expressed wishes for their new space along with my design recommendations for their new garden.
The concept planning process typically involves the identification of an appealing "theme" or style: Mediterranean, tropical, Southwest, Japanese, cottage garden.
Get your winter cleanup and pruning done as early as possible this year, as new spring growth is likely to start ahead of schedule.
Pruning after growth starts will further stress the plants.
Prune roses and other garden shrubs and perennials more lightly than usual.
With lower soil moisture due to drought, plants will not grow or bounce back as easily from heavy pruning.
Judiciously deep water during dry winter months to help build soil moisture reserve needed when the weather warms.
Deep water by slow soaking the root zone directly below plants, instead of sprinkling the leaves and top of the soil.
Pruning after growth starts will further stress the plants.
Prune roses and other garden shrubs and perennials more lightly than usual.
With lower soil moisture due to drought, plants will not grow or bounce back as easily from heavy pruning.
Judiciously deep water during dry winter months to help build soil moisture reserve needed when the weather warms.
Deep water by slow soaking the root zone directly below plants, instead of sprinkling the leaves and top of the soil.
We presented Porter with a veritable weed patch.and in no time he created a glorious patio and courtyard that I can enjoy year round.
Not only do I love it, but my guests frequently suggest that my garden should be on the cover of a major garden design magazine!
Porter is nothing short of a design wizard.
He carefully studies what a site needs and thoughtfully draws out what the client wants to create imaginative designs that stay within the budget.
During a sequence of projects, Porter has transformed our yard into an inviting and beautiful space admired by many.
Not only do I love it, but my guests frequently suggest that my garden should be on the cover of a major garden design magazine!
Porter is nothing short of a design wizard.
He carefully studies what a site needs and thoughtfully draws out what the client wants to create imaginative designs that stay within the budget.
During a sequence of projects, Porter has transformed our yard into an inviting and beautiful space admired by many.
Creating a beautiful, functional, and environmentally friendly garden is what landscape designer Porter Poirier specializes in.
For over 30 years, Porter has reinvented the outdoor spaces of the residents of Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Orinda, and Moraga.
Porter's focus is creating a space that is not only beautiful for the homeowner, but also meshes with its surrounding environment, allowing nature and wildlife to be part of our gardens-spaces that we often take from them to begin with.
Porter Poirier can work with you to imagine, design, and create the outdoor space that you've been dreaming of.
For over 30 years, Porter has reinvented the outdoor spaces of the residents of Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Orinda, and Moraga.
Porter's focus is creating a space that is not only beautiful for the homeowner, but also meshes with its surrounding environment, allowing nature and wildlife to be part of our gardens-spaces that we often take from them to begin with.
Porter Poirier can work with you to imagine, design, and create the outdoor space that you've been dreaming of.
If you're in the Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Orinda, or Moraga area, landscape architect Porter Poirier can help you bring your dream of a garden oasis to life.
The home is a place to feel safe, relaxed, and refreshed.
Porter can help you take a garden that isn't working with your needs or the needs of the environment and transform it into an oasis.
Porter specializes in environmentally friendly design, taking into consideration all of the life that will occupy your garden, including you, the plants, and the wildlife.
The home is a place to feel safe, relaxed, and refreshed.
Porter can help you take a garden that isn't working with your needs or the needs of the environment and transform it into an oasis.
Porter specializes in environmentally friendly design, taking into consideration all of the life that will occupy your garden, including you, the plants, and the wildlife.
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