The Latest Sustainable Front Yard Design

Another opportunity to design a sustainably focused front yard has come up in the Scripps Ranch community. This project has the interest of the Sustainable Scripps Ranch group. As such they have shown a desire to provide volunteers and community support for the project which will be another example of how to live sustainably in the neighborhood.

Here is the design:



The idea here was to encompass several elements of sustainability while enhancing the overall aesthetics of the front yard. The more sustainable elements include the bio-swale, the native and adapted plant selection, increased permeable surface and some additional shade over the driveway. Some other sustainable elements will come with the installation such as purchasing local materials, using recycled materials and having a smart irrigation controller and drip system.

Some of the more aesthetic and tactile elements include the use of bold plant material (Agaves), building a narrow trellis along the garage, and incorporating a small bench, pots and flagstone pathway to a seating stone. Digging out the bio-swale will generate some excess soil which will be perfect for creating a small earthen mound with boulders and some medium sized shrubs. These different topographical elements of the front yard design will create interesting bio-diversity for year round enjoyment.

As of now the front yard has been cleared of existing plants and we are ready to move forward. Stay tuned for updates on the installation as it progresses!