Roble Alto
Atherton, California
Atherton, California
Design, Install, Maintenance — Petrus Landscape
When the homeowners acquired this newly built property, the landscape featured only a standard builder-grade installation. They envisioned a transformation that would introduce layered planting, interactive garden zones, a bespoke pergola, and dedicated vegetable beds.
To realize this, we curated a thoughtful palette of low-water perennials and native species, accented by striking flowering evergreen trees and shrubs to add depth to the shade gardens. Meandering decomposed granite pathways now weave through the landscape, inviting exploration and connecting the various garden rooms.
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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.