At Campion Walker Landscapes, we believe that design does not exist in a vacuum. The landscapes and gardens we’re privileged to design and install are opportunities for us to connect people to nature, and we draw inspiration for this from the simplest forms of the earth: elements. Simple but thoughtful, here is a look at how we think about these building blocks of our natural world, and how we bring them into our considered designs.
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Firewise Succulents
The ideal fire wise landscape consists of low-growing shrubs, ground covers and fleshy succulents. To help retain soil moisture and minimize erosion and weeds, cover bare ground with redwood mulch or gravel. Keep plants well watered, especially during fall’s depleting Santa Ana winds. Avoid any fire ladders, fuel-rich plantings that enable fire to climb up to your home. In addition to plants that have a high moisture content, include one or more of these landscape enhancements: hard scape, a rock garden, a dry stream bed and/or a swimming pool. All make excellent firebreaks.
Read MoreSnakes, breathe deep... they are good for your garden!
Although snakes could be very frightening for some people (and we understand the fear) snakes can be very helpful in the garden, to the point that we may even want to welcome them in!
Read MoreWildlife in the Garden
A garden can be many things, it is pleasing on the eye, fulfilling for the soul and can bring so much joy to those who nurture and spend time within one. Another incredible function of a garden is to create a welcoming environment that is not just for people but one that supports wildlife.
Read MoreRichards spiny plant of the week
This is a small tight-growing agave to 12 inches tall by 18 inches wide with short gray leaves and red spines. This selection is thought to be a Japanese cultivar of Agave potatorum and it and the variegated form called 'Kichiokan Marginata' or 'Kissho Kan' are very slow growing and highly sought after.
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