WELCOME + GUIDELINES FOR HOW TO VIEW YOUR DESIGN

Your Installation Schedule + Checklist will become available when you green light your design. You will work directly with Humberto for installation.

 

PROJECT SUMMARY

XERISCAPE TRANSFORMATION

Transform an unused front lawn side section into an integrated xeric section with semi-native plantings that blend seamlessly with the neighboring design elements.

Transform an unused backyard walk-through space at the side of the house into an inviting path with welcoming low-water shrubs.

Refresh an existing water feature by repositioning the main flow to start between existing trees, using a smaller pond size, and granite boulders to define a more modern aesthetic, and selecting appropriate plantings for around the edges.

 

❖ SCHEDULE ❖

 

WEEK 1 ❖ HARDSCAPE

May 11 - May 15

1) SITE PREP

• Remove + KEEP existing plants for transplanting (client)

• Remove + set aside existing mulch ?

2) SOURCE + DELIVER HARDSCAPE MATERIALS

• FOR FOUNTAIN REBUILD (BACK)

— Decorative boulders + matching smaller stone in Granite

(3 Med Size for fountain head + 3-6 Small for waterway)

• FOR PLANTING AREA AROUND FOUNTAIN

— SOIL — (as graded around fountain)

— BOULDERS (1 Med Size) in Buff Sandstone (BACK)

3) BUILD FOUNTAIN (BACK) WITH SOIL + BOULDERS

• See Design for location + Checklist for details

4) GRADE SLOPE TO EITHER SIDE WITH SOIL

• See Design for location + Checklist for details

5) INSTALL DRIP IRRIGATION + ADJUST AS NEEDED

• TEST + RECORD Existing Zones (where lines run from valve box to each area)

• SET NEW CLOCK ZONES + RUN TIMES based on Planting Theme (eg. Xeric = dry /vs/ Moist) — check Design for theme

• ADJUST AS NEEDED Add or extend main lines where necessary

WEEK 2 ❖ PLANTINGS

MAY 18 - 22

1) SOURCE + DELIVER SOFTSCAPE MATERIALS + PLANTS

• SOIL — Planting Areas (a) Around Fountain, (b) Back/Side Corner ‘Walkway'' area, (c) Front-Side Yard

• PLANTS — See list

2) STAGING PLANTS

• FLAG INDIVIDUAL PLANT LOCATIONS + SPRAY PAINT PLANT OR GROUND COVER ‘GROUPING’ AREAS (Designer / Client)

• PLACE NEW PLANTS PER DESIGN LAYOUT + SPACING

• PLACE ANY TRANSPLANTS

3) PLANTING

• Use PLANTING SOIL MIX as follows:

→ 60"% “Amended Topsoil” from Colorado Materials mixed with 20% Eco Plus compost and 20% Expanded Shale (deliver together and hand mix on site)

• ADD MYCORRIZAE TO EACH PLANTING HOLE (separate purchase) = 1 TABLESPOON (DRIZZLE BY HAND)

4) SOURCE + DELIVER FINISHING MATERIALS / GROUND COVER

• MULCH — Gorilla Hair Brown

• ROCK GROUNDCOVER — 1.5” Rock (to match existing neighbor’s)

 

CHECKLIST ❖ by AREA

BACKYARD FOUNTAIN AREA

❖ Rebuild Fountain (BACK)

• Remove existing fountain + all stones

• Regrade + Place large granite boulders for fountain head + stage side boulders

• Shaping: Minimize pond basin sq/ft + grade new ‘halfmoon’ shaped waterfall path

• Reinstall existing filter-pump in basin + Install new rubber pond liner

• Fill pond basin with gravel or 1.5” rock (as additional natural filter)

• Additional Grading: Build 2 ‘waterfalls’ into the ‘halfmoon’ path with boulders / soil underneath the pond liner

• Fill water’s shallow path with 6-8” River Rock (cobble) — “Pueblo Grey” or similar

❖ OPTION: Install Extension of Existing Flagstone Path (not part of original estimate)

• Extend / Adjust existing flagstone path (per deisgn)

• BUFF FLAG natural edge 2” thick step stones — spaced natural fit roughly 2-6” apart

❖ Install Plants + Drip Irrigation (FRONT, SIDE + BACK)

• Confirm Plant Order with nursery / ies

• Source + Deliver Plant List

→ See Plant List

• Source + Deliver Planting Materials

→ Soil — 60"% “Amended Topsoil” from Colorado Materials mixed with 20% Eco Plus compost and 20% Expanded Shale (deliver together and hand mix on site)

❖ Install Irrigation (FRONT, SIDE + BACK)

• Snake 3/4” Main Drip line through all planting areas + add 1/4” line with emitters (appropriate volume) to all new plants

❖ Mulch / Pea Gravel / Rock

• Refresh: Mulch = Brown Gorilla Hair / Pea Gravel = Tan/gold / Cobble for side of fountain path = 6-8 or 8-12” ‘pueblo grey’ or similar

❖ OPTION: Lighting ? (not part of original estimate)

• Solar Pathway or garden fairy lights?

❖ Reference Pics/Vids + Testimonial

• Before / After pics + video shorts

• Client testimonial re: experience + deliverable

BACK CORNER WALKWAY

❖ Transplant 2 existing (Hicks) Yews (SIDE)

• Use mycorrhizae fungi / root starter and client will research % to trim off top and watering needs

❖ Plant Shrubs

• See Plant List + Layout

FRONT SIDE YARD

❖ Transplant existing ground covers: ice plant (etc)

❖ New Plantings

• See Plant List + Layout

 

PreView

 

DESIGN LAYOUT

SEMI-NATIVE LOW-WATER USE THEME

 

Back Yard Water Feature

INTEGRATE PLANTING DESIGN SEAMLESSLY WITH FOUNTAIN REFRESH

The Fountain Feature

~ Three Seasons ~

 

 

Back Yard Walkway

XERIC LOW WATER USE FLOWERING SHRUBS FOR AN INVITING WALK TO AND FROM THE BACK

 

Front Side Yard

INTEGRATE PLANTING DESIGN SEAMLESSLY WITH EXISTING NEIGHBORING YARDSCAPE

BACK TO TOP

FIND YOUR Plants (+ options)

PLANT LIST (TBD)

 

Hardscape + Materials Library

A COLLECTION OF RELEVANT HARDSCAPE FEATURES + MATERIALS AMONG WHICH TO BROWSE

SEE YOUR CURATED SHORTLIST BELOW FOR CURRENT CONFIRMED CHOICES

 
 

~ Do more Yourself With A Monthly DIY Series ~

top 6 Ways To DO IT YOURSELF

— Your Monthly Consults May Include —

How To Assess + Amend Your Soil

THE HEALTH OF YOUR PLANTS IS DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE QUALITY OF YOUR SOIL

 
 

Additional Natural Products

CLICK HERE FOR A FULL LIST OF RECOMMENDATIONS

for horticultural and vegetable gardens

 

What To Do As Your Plants Grow

 

Optional DIY: Watch Others Do It + Then Try It Yourself

We Suggest The Following YouTube Channels As You Learn The Art/s Of…

Better Your Garden Game!

√ 1:1 ON SITE GUIDANCE /or/

√ Monthly MEETUP AT THE CORNER GARDEN

 

Pick Plants That Support Your Trees: Fruit or Deciduous

Local Nurseries + Vendors We Recommend

Your Photo Album

BEFORE

15’ LONG BACK FOUNTAIN + POND

FRONT LAWN

AFTER

 

Thanks for designing

with Eco Gardens by Rebecca!