WOODEN LANDSCAPE FEATURES
Wood is beautiful in the landscape. We create simple fences, decks and pergolas as well as unique and complex designs.
We use sustainably harvested Redwood, Mahogany, Cedar as well as reclaimed wood and composite materials,
Redwood is strong, durable and beautiful … and one of the ‘greenest’ building materials available. Redwood is harvested from sustainably-managed California forests, a renewable resource protected by some of the toughest environmental laws in the world. Redwood is entirely recyclable and biodegradable, and because redwood’s legendary resistance to insects and decay is completely natural, there are no chemical additives to worry about.
Many species of wood are called "Mahongany". We use Mahogany that is sustainably grown in Fiji. This is a lovely hardwood, smooth and with few knots. This is more affordable than Ipe, though available in minimal dimensions.
Cedar is a durable wood, used primarily for fencing and arbors. This is an affordable choice that typically not as desirable as redwood.
Composite decking is a great choice to increase the lifetime of your deck, tho challenging to recycle at end life.
Lounging and dining under a glorious Oak tree including space to BBQ and grow vegetables. The railing is created with horizontal steel cables to maintain the openness.
This pergola in the center of the garden adds structure (for fragrant jasmine vines) while adding seating for contemplation and exercise. Aerial yoga is done using silks from the cross beams.
This feature includes an arbor for vines, planting beds and a bench. A perfect way to finish off a deck with functionality and added privacy.
This pergola was created from a kit using high grade redwood. Wood grade, dimensions and styling were selected from the manufacturer.
Centered around a lovely CA Live Oak tree, abundant planting beds of fruit trees and native / Mediterranean perennials, raised beds for vegetables and strawberries and a dog-run in native grass were added. Extreme care went into the design to protect the Oak, including plantings under the canopy that require only occasional irrigation.
Earthworks reduced the major erosion problems. Storm runoff is routed into underground infiltration basins, stepped into the hillside beneath a wide curving pathway. This slows down the water and allows it to percolate into the hillside.
A great space for dining and relaxing, shaded and sheltered by a roof of opaque panels, allowing for multi-season use and furnishings. One side includes a built in planter. benches with storage and shelter for the dog house.
Photography: Earthly Sites, Jacob Giddens