I finished all the irrigation on-site today. Let me give a general walkthrough: First, my primary area of focus in this design is the Courtyard portion of the enclosed section (of the lot):
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I focused a plethora of attention and energy in this area, as this is one of the client’s favorites. The initial thing is to soften the corners, which I did through the use of a Mountain Laurel in the far corner (not visible for about 1 season due to maturity) and the use of Shell Gingers to soften the squareness. I continued the curvilinear line with Butterfly Iris, and some existing Oleander as the foundation/backdrop shrubbery to the whole scheme.
I took advantage of the curve already existing in the edge of the driveway, and used a Blood Good Japanese Maple to “overstory” the remaining plantings. Inside of my newfound curve, I softened the remaining house corner and gutter with a beautiful Magnolia Espaliade on a trellis. This magnificent beast will produce a “chingo” of very large white flowers, and do so in a rapid and repetitious fashion. Understory with some River Ferns.
I utilized the compact and fragrant nature of Dwarf Gardenia (white) to “shrubberize” the area in front of the Shell Ginger, and I planted the remaining portion of the area with a mixture of Penstemon (native), Dianthus Multi Color, and Penta (mixed vibrant pastel).
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