Aaron Reddick

Garden Labyrinth at Spanish Colonial Revival style home

January 26, 2018

Private Residential, Hillsborough, California, 2015. Services provided: Surveying, Design, Cost Administration, Construction Consultation. Front After Front After Front Before Cast in Place Concrete Seatwall by builder. Mortared Flagstone on concrete by builder, area drains hidden. Custom soil mix, 1/4″ drip emitters with 6″ emitter spacing & thyme groundcover. Four Hunter MP Rotators hidden in the center of the Labyrinth water the entire circular groundcover area and a dedicated supply line supplies the fountain via underground basin & autofloat. Rear Before.…

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Oakland Hills Succulent Cottage Garden

January 5, 2018

Aaron Reddick

Low Water Landscaping News

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Residential, Oakland Hills, California, 2015 This 1920’s era Craftsman style home tucked into the Oakland hills is a gem of architectural details, however the lawn and overgrown boxwood hedge was not working for the owner. No amount of water through the inefficient spray nozzles and galvanized metal (pre-1975) sprinkler system was enough to stop the tired looking front yard from coming back. After a site survey and feedback from the owner we decided on a modest sized synthetic lawn,…

Rising cost of water encouraging California homeowners to embrace low water landscaping

June 21, 2016

Aaron Reddick

Low Water Landscaping News

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As reported by the Fitch Rating Agency, residents of drought devastated California can expect to pay more for water in 2016 as utilities pass on the cost of mandatory conservation measures to customers. Facing a record-breaking drought, In 2015 California adopted emergency regulations requiring a statewide 25 percent reduction in water sales. Additionally, outdoor water use stresses existing water supplies by contributing to peak demand during summer months. During these hot, dry times, utilities must increase capacity to meet water…