Mediterranean + Native Plants and Front Garden Gathering Spaces Delight Neighbors
Whether you prize beauty or practicality, this Mediterranean style garden will delight you. In 2011, La Canada Valley Beautiful recognized its “understated yet elegant” way of “beautifully complementing the home’s French architectural style.” In 2012, the San Gabriel Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council praised its water savings and featured it on a tour of water wise landscapes. In 2016, the garden was one of five noteworthy foothill gardens featured on the Art of the Garden Tour, hosted by the Creative Arts Group of Sierra Madre.
From the curb to the front door, the La Canada garden engages the senses. The scents of rose, French lavender, Tuscan rosemary, and Elfin thyme fill the air. Lush and varied year-round greenery surrounds a visual playground of flagstone paths and gravel patios. The crunch of gravel beneath the feet adds percussion to the songs of birds. This feast for the senses replaced a lawn and dramatically improved the home’s curb appeal.
“Form LA redid our front yard in 2008,
Jeannie Kay, Houzz Reviews
and our now- fabulous back yard in 2015.
They also do the monthly maintenance.
We could not be happier
with how great everything looks.
Yes it was expensive, but
our home is worth the quality work!”
Project Snapshot
The architecturally appropriate garden replaced a boring expanse of turf grass with vibrant, low water use foliage that evolves with the seasons.
Plant Palettes
If you like the Art of the Garden, La Canada look, check out its plant palette and the climate compatible Mediterranean palette featured at the Gardens of the World. Both beautifully complement French, English and traditional architectural styles.
In addition to the well-established front garden, the Art of the Garden Tour Sunday, April 17, 2016 will feature the back garden’s entertainment-ready mix of outdoor rooms and putting greens. In the meantime, see more of the garden in Houzz, learn more about the front garden from Pasadena Weekly.
