CONTEMPORARY MILL VALLEY LANDSCAPE AND FRONT ENTRANCE  SCREENING 

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​Project Overview:
This modern Mill Valley landscape is comprised of several board-formed concrete planters and walls, framed by warm tones of horizontal cedar fencing, and a stunning arbor/overhead structure that provides wind protection when sitting in front of the fire pit and built-in grill. The plantings provide a variety of interesting leaf textures and colors that tie it all together, chosen to withstand the windy conditions typical in this southern Marin location and all have low-water needs. These photos taken just one month after planting. 
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Architect Barry Peterson, Studio 300a conceived and designed the exquisite hardscape elements and artful detailing. Dig Your Garden created the Planting Plan design. 

Design Details:

• Board-formed concrete retaining walls
• Modern horizontal cedar fence 
• Cedar pergola structure for wind protection 
• ​Low-voltage lighting fixtures
• Built-in Grill and Fire Pit
• Architectural plants that can withstand wind, include: Leucadendron 'Safari Sunset' (Cone bush), cascading and non-invasive iceplant - Delosperma 'Alba', Thamnochortis insignis (Cape Reed), all from South Africa. Plus Agonis flexuosa 'Jervis Bay Afterdark' (Peppermint Tree), Cordyline' Festival Grass', Sedum 'Angelina' succulent ground cover , Lomandra 'Breeze' and Teucrium fruticans 'compactum'. All drought tolerant and have low maintenance needs

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