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Alamo “Back 40”

Residential Project

Project Summary

This local family had a long, narrow lot and wanted to activate the unused space for something fun. The surf shack and “secret garden” were born, creating a destination space down a winding woodland path.

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Location Details

LOCATIONALAMO
PROJECT AREA10,000 SQ FT
SUNSET ZONEZONE 14
CHILL HOURS775 HOURS
WINTER SUN3 HRS/DAY
SUMMER SUN8 HRS/DAY
ANNUAL RAINFALL14 INCHES

Project Goals

  • Activate an odd corner of a half-acre lot to make a secret garden
  • Preserve and emphasize the grand live oak trees that flanked the space
  • Reuse on-site building materials left over from other installs
  • Keep water usage low
Cedar timber raised beds

A quick hand sketch was all that was needed to get going. Many of our raised projects can get off the ground after a relatively quick design process like this!

Citrus, Santa Rosa plum and fig trees
Corten steel centerpiece planter
Annual food production area
Surf shack designed and installed by E Builders
Vintage brick border to differentiate planting and circulation areas

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Are you ready to start enjoying fresh produce from your backyard year round while supporting pollinators and saving water? Contact us today to schedule your consultation.

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