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Elegant & Natural
A modern pastoral home built by Verkade Design embraces local materials & sustainability, effortlessly integrating into the landscape.
Design Features
30% native plants and 80% drought tolerant plants
Local sourced Sonoma Rose gravel forms permeable driveway and pathways for increased water retention
Drip irrigation and natural mulch suppress weeds and maintain soil moisture during extreme summer heat.
Relaxed & Chic
A conversation fire lounge, entertainment deck, sports court, and sun deck are a few highlights of this Petaluma country estate.
Design Features
40% native plants, drought tolerant plants from South African, the Mediterranean and desert landscapes
Concrete retaining walls create structure and spaces in this steeply sloped backyard
Texture play and simple color palette bring modernity
Before
After
Lush & Modern
Simple color blocking
& fine texture foliage warms
the arrival to this modern home.
Design Features
20% native plants, drought tolerant plants
& zero annualsNatural stone pathway
Re-purpose of existing mature trees and select perennials
Before
After
Rustic & Wild
A Pacific North-West vacation cabin seamlessly
blends into the surrounding ridge landscape, welcoming wildlife to the sundeck.
Design Features
40% native plants and deer resistant plantings
Floating sun deck flush with home interior provides natural flow to the outside
Perennials require only per year maintenance through fall pruning
Sculptured
& Tiered
A sloped front lawn is replaced with 3 tiers of corten steel planters, creating a dramatic, cascading floral display.
Design Features
Corten steel mirrors metal trim and porch railing on house integrating the home and landscape.
4 Seasonal perennials delivering continuous floral displays
Native drought tolerant groundcovers
Before Rendering
After
