Tuscaloosa
Atherton, California
Atherton, California
Design, Install, Maintenance — Petrus Landscape
When we began work on this property it looked as though it had been on the market for quite some time. The majority of the gardens were old, tired and unmaintained with countless irrigation leaks.
The client expressed interest in redesigning the overall landscape by working garden by garden. We were fortunate that the soil quality throughout the property was very good overall, so bringing in large amounts of amendment was not needed.
A priority was planting hedging along the fence lines to create privacy and to soften the stark wood aesthetic. From there we submitted 3D renderings of each garden before installing new plant material. We decided to install a mix of low maintenance natives with plants that provided color in the shade.
Reviving the walled fountain garden was an interesting challenge as it had not been working and the plantings needed to be completely replaced with new planting mix. The irrigation needed a complete overhaul as well. Being mostly in shade we planted many Fuchsias, Bacopa and Begonias to create a flowing colorful display.
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A deep understanding of Northern California landscapes
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Climate & Ecology
We design with Northern California's Mediterranean climate rather than against it — reading each site's microclimate, soil, and light to select planting that thrives with restraint.
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Architectural Context
Every estate is composed outward from its architecture, so the landscape feels inseparable from the residence — whether restored Spanish Colonial or contemporary design.
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Long-Term Stewardship
The gardens we create are maintained by the atelier that built them, ensuring pruning, planting, and refinement follow the original design intent for decades.