Skye,
Palm Springs
A trio of massive palm trunks serve as vertical counterpoints to the property's lean horizontal lines.
The wide frontage is transformed by a contemporary design of flowing lines, varied textures, and layers of native plants, rocks, and boulders to create a lush organic desertscape.
Before
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The original landscape, while clean, lacked rhythm and softness. In its place, we introduced a layered planting scheme anchored by massive California fan palms, silver-medallion agaves, and specimen yuccas. Boulders, mounding, and precisely spaced stepping stones add architectural weight, while a palette of fine-textured grasses and underplanting soften the composition and invite movement through the space.
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With every element carefully positioned to frame views and respond to light, this redesign brings cohesion to the home’s strong lines while enhancing year-round interest and curb appeal — all while remaining deeply water-wise and low maintenance.
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After
After: The inclusion of a meandering path, a mature Desert Ironwood tree and monumental boulders a trio of Washingtonia filifera serve as a signature statement and create a shaded walkway that invites visitors to discover the various shapes, textures, and colors of exotic hybrid mangaves and other succulents.
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