project 6
commercial, manageable, vibrant
This office parking lot was bare bones when we were consulted and needed a little bit of life brought to it. Because it is a commercial property, the biggest concern was keeping it low maintenance. We proposed a more xeriscaped approach using muhly grass, agave, clusia, sea grapes, and green island ficus , things that can tolerate low water and bright direct sun as there is very little shade. Washed shells instead of mulch compliments the planting scheme while also maintaining a lower maintenance landscape. The brilliant purple of the native muhly grasses really pops agains the greens and textural differences of the other plants. The course textured agave and sea grapes adds balance while still allowing the landscape to thrive under more challenging conditions.
Globe planters were incorporated as a way to add emphasis and accent the beautiful sea grape topiaries.
Native muhly grass is a wonderful plant. It is low maintenance, doesn't need much water after established and is quite striking when in bloom. It's soft texture creates movement and the beautiful purple blooms are create a beautiful softness to the landscape.
The planters were strategically placed in the landscape bed where green island ficus wraps around them for visual interest. The muhly grass "hugs" the interior plantings with its delicate texture.
A simple background planting of clusia and muhly grass creates a nice backdrop that screens and creates privacy for the property.
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