Latest project February 2, 2009

Last month we finished or latest project, one that we began designing about this time last year, and one that SLLA also built, acting as the contractor for the job.

One of the very interesting things that we did was introduced permeable pavers for the 3500 square foot entry circle that made up the focus of the landscape design.  The site lies within the ecologically sensitive Moore Creek watershed, so it was important that our project did not increase storm water runoff.  To install the product, we over excavated the entry circle area 15 inches from grade, we used this soil to build up a planted portion of the site.  We then filled and compacted the paver subgrade with different grades of drain rock, and put the permeable pavers on top.  The pavers are absolutely beautiful and during a heavy rain storm, there is no water moving across the surface.  Its amazing. The water is slowed significantly in the drain rock, and most, if not all, will percolate into the ground.

Other pieces to the project include a custom gate, a drought tolerant, and beautiful planting, including the addition of 8 large Canyon Live Oaks, as well as selection of both native, and exotic shrubs developed at the UCSC Arboretum, a well and distributed irrigation throughout the 3 acre site, and a night lighting system to provide ambience in the evening.

Photos in the project section coming soon!