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On sunny days, the nearly 40-year old oak trees at the left shade the property. Their dense, expansive canopies also slow rainfall, providing more time for planted areas to absorb the drink.
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Western Redbud leaves add delightful transformations in color through the seasons. While present, they can also slow rainfall that drops from higher canopies, spreading it further around the garden.
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Western Redbud (Cercis occidentalis) changes her wardrobe with the seasons. In the summer, she wears dark, opaque, shading greens. In the fall, it is hard to predict her! She stays center-stage by donning limes, yellows, oranges, crimson and mahogany.
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The Holly Leaf Cherry that borders the property adds privacy and habitat. It also helps catch and spread rainfall, buying even more time for the garden to absorb free water.
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The IdealMow Meadow, near the edge of the property’s sloped topography, offers stormwater an opportunity to sink. Dune Sedge (Carex pansa) is famously even-tempered, taking kid and pet traffic, bursts of high water as well a high, dry heat in stride.
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Rock Bioswale Stabilizes Slope
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This buckwheat is yet another transformer in the garden. In fall, her rust-colored blooms contrast with the home’s aqua trim. A beautiful look for the season.
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During the tour, Western Redbud will be dressed in bright pink blooms, not because it’s on trend. It’s just what she does.
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While on tour, she prefers a more monochromatic look, adding delicate pink blooms to her year-round uniform of silver rosemary-like foliage.
