Water-conserving “riot of color” in Kensington

Krista’s client Dona bought a cute home in Kensington. She wanted lots of seasonal color and a new wood wrap-around deck along the back of her house, but she didn’t want the thirsty, high-maintenance grass or the tiny deck and chopped up spaces.

BEFORE: Lots of thirsty grass, a tiny deck, insufficient awnings and an old arbor that didn’t do their jobs of shading sun out well.

AFTER: New cedar deck and arbor lead to colorful plantings.

AFTER: Paths with small seating areas allow one to enjoy the color, texture, and interest from all different perspectives of the garden.

AFTER: Dona and her daughter enjoying the new garden.

AFTER: Dona got her “riot of color” with interest in each season, cut her water bill significantly, and only needs monthly instead of weekly maintenance. The expanded deck wraps around the back of the whole house and provides much more room for entertaining and opportunities to enjoy the new garden.

She wanted lots of color without all the waste and maintenance as well as a new cedar deck with pergola and a new paved patio that gets afternoon shade outside of her office.
An existing concrete pad finds new life as a beautiful vantage point from which to enjoy the garden.
Much of the tan-ish orange concrete was replaced with meandering quartzite paths leading to different areas of the garden.
Many existing plants were transplanted into the new garden to eliminate waste.
The dining area features a trickling fountain, and cafe lights for evening dining.
My friend Susan and her mom Dona, the homeowner with her new "riot of color". She turned down the water and only needs help with maintenance once a month.
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