Family Friendly Garden

San Jose, CA
This family-friendly garden in San Jose unfolds through a welcoming entry sequence layered with colorful plantings, leading to a private courtyard and relaxed seating area. Custom wood elements establish a cohesive rhythm throughout the space. Poured-in-place concrete pavers with a top-cast finish reveal a subtly textured surface of exposed aggregate. The planting palette includes acacia, cordyline, westringia, berberis, euphorbia, lomandra, asparagus, sedums, echeveria, stachys and dymondia.
A welcoming entry sequence layered with colorful plantings, leading to a private courtyard and relaxed seating area. Poured-in-place concrete pavers with a top-cast finish reveal a subtly textured surface of exposed aggregate.
Colorful cordyline, acacia and westringia frame the entry to the house. Custom wood elements establish a cohesive rhythm throughout the space.
Custom wood elements establish a cohesive rhythm throughout the space. Poured-in-place concrete pavers with a top-cast finish reveal a subtly textured surface of exposed aggregate. Acacia, lomandra, euphorbia and dymondia soften the hard lines.
A custom wood bench anchors the entry, set on a generously sized tiled landing. Poured-in-place concrete pavers with a top-cast finish reveal a subtly textured surface of exposed aggregate. Lomandra, euphorbia, and dymondia stand out against the home’s dark exterior, adding contrast and softness.
In this San Jose backyard, a custom wood bench and double gate establish a cohesive rhythm throughout the space. Dymondia softens the joints between pavers, while lomandra, asparagus, echeveria, and sedum layer greenery around the seating area.
Echeveria and sedum create a miniature garden beneath the custom wood bench in this San Jose backyard
A custom wood double gate establishes a rhythmic presence while screening the shed and storage area.
In Their Words
"We appreciated Christel's responsiveness and clear communication, in addition to her patience with us navigating this new process. From fielding our questions (many!), to offering her professional advice, to being on site for contractor bidding and planting layout, she helped us to ultimately cross the finish line. We're so pleased with the final product and we are enjoying our new space!"
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