Long overdue improvements at an outdated condominium clubhouse with new paver pathways, patios, landscape lighting, decorative sandstone boulders, and landscape improvements.  A large amount of existing turf was removed, which qualified this project for the City of Santa Barbara's Smart Landscape Rebate program.

The plant palette for this project is an eclectic mix of drought tolerant plants including California Native Plants, succulents, and  subtropical cycads and palms. Some of the subtropical plants are also drought tolerant, proving that you don't have to use a lot of irrigation water to have a tropical look.  

Some of the more unique plants include:
Aloe 'Carpinteria Gem' - Carpinteria Gem Aloe
Aloe plicatilis - Fan Aloe
Cercis occidentalis - Western Redbud
​Cistanthe grandiflora 'Jazz Time' - Rock Purslane
Chamaerops humilis var. argentea - Atlas Mountain Palm
Encephalartos altensteinii - Prickly Cycad

The style of the landscape design for this 1960's Goleta tract home does not attempt to fight the "retro" style, but instead embrace it. Real turf was removed at the rear yard and replaced with artificial turf. The gravel paving and cobble swale complements the existing exposed aggregate concrete patios and walkways.  Simple rectangle and square shapes placed at angles provide interest and make the lawn area visually appear larger than it really is.  The corrugated raised steel veggie planters provide visual contrast in the garden as well as a functional element for growing edible plants.  

Installation of artificial turf, gravel and steel planters  by EcoLawn, Santa Barbara.