A water-hungry ficus hedge hid most of the home’s facade, and a large berm dominated the front garden. Mature Washingtonia robusta (Mexican fan palms) and olive trees were retained, and the garden was amended with a mature 12’ tall Yucca rostrata, several Opuntia violacea santa-rita (prickly pear cactus) and Ferocactus wislizenii (barrel cactus) accent a Parkinsonia hybrid (‘Desert Museum’ Palo Verde). Irrigation demands were reduced by more than fifty percent and the home has a fresh new look.
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