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Garden Slope | El Cerrito

Garden Slope | El Cerrito

Our client had a vision of a covered outdoor living area in a steeply sloped backyard in El Cerrito, which was actually in a landslide zone.

The Planted Earth team took the vision, developed the design and partnered with geotechnical and structural engineers to produce a buildable design, which our construction team brought to life by adding details along the way.

The plant selection is suited for a semi-arid environment exposed to both sun and wind. On the down slope side, the concrete walls and an awning extending from the house form a sheltered area to enjoy the garden.

 


 

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The Alameda | Berkeley

The Alameda | Berkeley

The design for this landscape met multiple needs.  First, connectivity between the house and the backyard was improved with the design of a multi-level hardwood deck.  Next, a haphazardly sloping backyard was transformed into a fun, useable space with fruit trees, a bean tee-pee and planter boxes. The design also features a corten steel gate to keep out the deer, an integral-color concrete driveway, boulders and native, drought-tolerant plantings. The front yard presents an understated, naturalistic, playful face to the street, while the back yard provides a comfortable outdoor living room for the family.

 


 

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Bungalow | Berkeley

Bungalow | Berkeley

This Berkeley bungalow is located on a corner lot on the west side of town. Planted Earth carried out a comprehensive renovation of the property.

New fencing, stone walls and gates defined and captured the property boundaries, and a new garage was constructed in partnership with a general contractor. The low fence allows views into and out of the front yard while maintaining a soft separation between the street and the yard.

Inside the newly-established perimeter, a new deck and patio space were created. Filling in the borders and edges around the hardscaping is a diverse selection of tried and true, water wise plant species.

The low fence allows views into and out of the front yard while maintaining a soft separation between the street and the yard.
 


 

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Stairs | The Bay Area

Stairs | The Bay Area

Our construction team has over a decade of crafting unique stairways to link your outdoor spaces together or to connect your home to the surrounding environment.
 


 

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Water Features | The Bay Area

Water Features | The Bay Area

Planted Earth is experienced in designing and building bespoke water features for your outdoor space. As a way to provide sound and movement to a design, water is a great element for your landscape.
 


 

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