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Welcome to the High Desert! Largely native landscape functions to connect home with natural surroundings. [Autumn, Year 2]
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Aggregate mulch and boulders compliment home’s architecture. Water-thrifty perennials provide accent color and texture. [Summer, Year 3]
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Path around south side of home features ornamental grasses that compliment yellow on home and provide a connection with the meadow. [Autumn, Year 2]
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Consistent hardscape theme continues. Clusters of native trees frame views and connect landscape with surrounding mountains. Carefully placed accent lighting provides a safer and more welcoming experience for evening guests. [Autumn, Year 2]
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Just as nice during the day! Flowers provide splash of color. [compare to photo 5; Summer, Year 3]
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Closer photo of outdoor living area. Vertical elements (walls, boulders and plants) are scaled to provide a hint of enclosure without obstructing views . [Summer, Year 3]
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Native meadow at time of seeding. Drainage (critical function) is provided by stream bed, shown under construction. [Spring, Year 1]
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As native meadow approaches maturity, the landscape truly becomes low maintenance. In addition, water requirement is reduced by 70% compared to turfgrass dominated landscapes. [ Summer Year 3] #
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Splashes of seasonal wildflowers enhance meadow. Streambed provides drainage during snowmelt or heavy rains. [Spring, Year 3]
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In-construction photo of stream bed with low waterfalls. Native pines and aspens provide connection with mountains and will grow to screen workshop [Spring, Year 1]
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Stream is plumbed for occasional view and sound of flowing water. [Autumn, Year 2]
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Evening view from formal patio, emphasizing natural connections between meadow, surrounding sagebrush and distant mountains. [Summer, Year 3]
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A perfect place to end the day! [Summer, Year 3]
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Plan view: Tan area on perimeter = natural sagebrush landscape with native trees added; Green area = meadow with streambed/waterfalls; brightly colored areas near home = hardscape with accent plants on drip irrigation.