Musicians Retreat - Glendale
Overview
Site Planning
Hardscape Design
Planting Design
Client's Brief
The front sitting area for music students and parents could be comfortable waiting
Add a variety of Fruit trees
Expand the living area in the backyard with dining
Add a fire pit with the space for outdoor movies
Designer's Notes
Client specifies the need for a community-friendly front yard
Citrus tree grove for organic fresh fruit
Large private space to entertain the entire symphony
Improve privacy from house windows
Craft a coherent special organization that fulfills the clients wishes
Widen the front entrance
Create a semi private shaded pergola sitting space in the front of house
Use large side yard for citrus grove including easy access path
Plant hedges and trees in front of all windows for privacy
Organize with client a plant and hardscape palette in a contemporary yet warm and inviting approach
Plant style needs to be soft, lively and playful combining draught tolerant grasses, California natives and succulents
Back yard to include a deck and fire pit with pocket gardens
Combine concrete contemporary steps with authentic materials such as wood for the deck and benches
Client Review
“Catherine is knowledgable about drought tolerant plants. She has excellent taste and ideas. She is extremely patient with my pickiness, with changes, and with revisions; she is gracious, flexible, and accommodating because she wants the client to be satisfied. She is unbelievably generous with her time and availability, answering any questions even while abroad quickly and with good cheer! She is beyond affordable for the service she provides. We are delighted with our new space. It is everything we wanted, and more. This thanks to all the great qualities mentioned earlier in this review. Catherine is a total pleasure, and I can’t recommend her highly enough!”
