Above: To work with an elevation change on this side of the property, Ferguson designed large Cor-ten steel planters to encase the existing oaks on the property, so she didn’t have to lower the entire elevation of the area for the patio.
They not only support wildlife, but they also provide soothing sounds to drown out the noises that can echo across the canyon. “Just add water.” She created seven recirculating water features on this property: Cor-ten steel fountains and cascading boulders. “If you want to activate your landscape and bring birds and bees to your yard,” says Ferguson. In the alcove to the left of the front door, is a monolith sculpture by ceramic artist Stan Bitters. For more color, she added the tough and versatile Nandina ‘Gulf Stream’, which flaunts red and yellow-green foliage throughout the year, and gold-flowering Mimulus aurantiacus (syn. Along the path’s edge, she tucked in low-growing chartreuse Acorus gramineus ‘Ogon’ and blue-grey Festuca glauca. As you venture forward, you pass by large boulders, including one with cascading water (left), and native oak trees, which Ferguson underplanted with shade-tolerant natives like Heuchera ‘Opal’ and ‘Rosada’ and Mahonia ‘Rebens’.Ībove: On the path leading to the front door, Ferguson planted tall, reedy Juncus textilis adjacent to the weeping boulder. Above: A cluster of native blue sages greet you as you leave the driveway and follow the zig-zag path to the front door. Above: A mixture of magenta Penstemon, purple sages, and strappy grey-green Leymus ‘Canyon Prince’ line the walkway outside the couple’s home office. ‘Joyce Coulter’, buckwheat ( Eriogonum fasciculatum), and coffeeberry ( Rhamnus californica) offer texture and habitats for wildlife. Native shrubs, like Ceanothus ‘Concha’ and C. Mature oak and manzanita trees anchor the space bringing shade and a sense of history. ‘Point Sal’) provide color and a feast for pollinators like hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees. pseudospectabilis) and purple sages ( Salvia ’Dara’s Choice’, S. Here, hot pink penstemons (Penstemon clevelandii and P. The Right Plants, Right Place, Right Conditionsįerguson, an arborist who has a degree in horticulture, sticks to a drought-tolerant, climate appropriate plant palette, using as many natives as possible in her projects. Photography by Trevor Tondro, courtesy of Trevor Tondro/ OTTO, unless otherwise noted. Here are some of the standout elements of her design. “There’s always a push and pull,” she says of her design. The modern house, designed by Linda Taalman and Alan Koch (formerly Taalman Koch Architecture,) is constructed from glass, concrete, aluminum with Cor-ten accents.
Dotted with ochre boulders and shrubby chaparrals, the site also features breathtaking views of the ocean. “More and more, I’m planting for the birds,” she says with a laugh.įor this garden situated at the base of the of Los Padres National Forest in Santa Barbara, Ferguson played off the rugged, arid natural landscape. She also thinks carefully about the environment-avoiding any pesticides and chemical fertilizers and selecting varieties for wildlife as much as for people. She starts each project by studying the site conditions, contemplating the architecture of the house, and spending time talking with her clients. “I always have been.” For more than two decades, she has been cultivating this passion by creating climate-appropriate gardens in southern California. “I’m a huge nature lover,” says Los Angeles-based landscape designer Kathleen Ferguson. Icon - Check Mark A check mark for checkbox buttons. Icon - Twitter Twitters brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Pinterest Pinterests brand mark for use in social sharing icons. flipboard Icon - Instagram Instagrams brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Facebook Facebooks brand mark for use in social sharing icons. Icon - Email Used to indicate an emai action. Icon - Search Used to indicate a search action. Icon - Zoom In Used to indicate a zoom in action on a map. Icon - Zoom Out Used to indicate a zoom out action on a map. Icon - Location Pin Used to showcase a location on a map. Icon - Dropdown Arrow Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Close Used to indicate a close action. Icon - Down Chevron Used to indicate a dropdown. Icon - Message The icon we use to represent an email action. Icon - External Link An icon we use to indicate a button link is external. Icon - Arrow Right An icon we use to indicate a leftwards action. Garden Visit: Native Flowers and Cor-ten Steel in a Santa Barbara Landscape Designed by Kathleen Ferguson - Gardenista Icon - Arrow Left An icon we use to indicate a rightwards action.
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