Landscaping

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Submitted by Environmental Designs, this plan leaves as small a footprint as possible and does not disturb much of the natural surroundings. “Every garden begins with a dream and each of our landscapes is unique and different,” says owner Shawn Ryan. “In this case, the natural landscape that was there originally dictated what our design looks like.” Everything in this plan is xeric and water-conscious using plant materials hand-picked for the project. environmentaldesigns.net.

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landscape plan for Natural Dream Home


adding interest Hardy perennials (for color), mixed with low-water Austrian and bristlecone pines add interest to the driveway and the front entrance of the home.

a pop of color Pockets of perennials add color, as do drought-resistant Prairie Fire Crabapple trees that are pink in spring and brilliant red in fall.

motion & sound Aspen trees are always in motion. Their leaves quake, making the sound of running water. The aspens’ white-barked trunks stand out against the brown of the home’s Cultured Logstm exterior.

wildflowers A field of low-grow grasses is dappled with a blend of Rocky Mountain wildflowers—shasta daisy, cornflower, blue flax and sweet william.

a little grass Every yard needs some green grass for children to play on and for grown-ups to step out on in their bare feet. Kentucky bluegrass is a favorite and takes no more water than drought-resistant varieties.

a grand entrance Framing the driveway and a gate made of native stone, chanticleer pear trees provide a splash of vibrant fall color.