Here we have another mostly native installation. The client requested a Japanese maple, which was a perfect specimen to anchor this small garden. I worked with them to choose just the right variety.
The front of the garden gets more sun exposure, so that's where I planted full-sun natives such as Sonoma creeping sage (Salvia sonomensis), foothill penstemon, and sticky monkey-flower (Diplacus aurantiacus). I used non-native blue fescue to create a border along the front. In the shady back portion of the garden, I used western sword fern, asparagus fern, as well as yellow-pink heuchera to contrast with the maple's purple foliage. I planted bugleweed (Ajuga reptans) as a groundcover between the pavers.
I designed this garden and planted and mulched it with the help of an assistant. The client opted for no irrigation.
