Adding Accents

Curb Appeal : Episode CRB-403 -- More Projects »
Landscape architect Penny Raikes begins her transformation of Kathy Sanders' and Ron Baum's home at the right of the carport. First she prunes and removes the overgrown trees and shrubs, revealing a rock wall and creating an area that is accented--not overwhelmed--by greenery. Next she places large boulders, which will mark out a new pathway leading to the stairs. Finally she clarifies the stair entrance by adding a flagstone pathway that is speckled with translucent gravel.

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Raikes next focuses on adding color to the carport and surrounding areas. She begins by painting the carport's large concrete wall a salmon shade and capping the structure in flagstone. This color echoes her plantings in shades of pink, salmon, peach and purple that are seen in the flowering plants surrounding the carport. Evergreens of varying textures are planted in the shady areas.

Guests
Abraham Magana
Contractor, Magana Landscaping
2489 Center Rd.
Novato, CA 94947
Phone: 415-898-0957

Penny Raikes
Landscape Architect, Raikes Landscape Company
22 Miller Ave., Suite D
Mill Valley, CA 94941
Phone: 415-388-8272
Fax: 415-388-7202
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