tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post8907504169042878144..comments2024-03-28T13:18:03.669-07:00Comments on Succulents and More™: I’ve glimpsed paradise… and it’s a front yard in Walnut CreekGerhard Bock (Succulents and More)http://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-44674334074243822092016-03-31T09:16:29.097-07:002016-03-31T09:16:29.097-07:00I'm sorry, I really don't know. I have a f...I'm sorry, I really don't know. I have a feeling that tree was planted a long time ago, probably when the house was built.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-12720426383575547552016-03-31T06:10:04.412-07:002016-03-31T06:10:04.412-07:00What is the name of the really big tree shading th...What is the name of the really big tree shading the Japanese Maple?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-71356698687373445422016-01-31T10:05:07.748-08:002016-01-31T10:05:07.748-08:00I'm so sorry to hear your landscaper didn'...I'm so sorry to hear your landscaper didn't give you what you were asking for. I'm hoping you will be able to make it your own using these photos as inspiration.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-78332923520137211862016-01-31T10:04:19.704-08:002016-01-31T10:04:19.704-08:00The designer sure did. Stunning results.The designer sure did. Stunning results.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-4648651937190305142016-01-31T02:00:18.248-08:002016-01-31T02:00:18.248-08:00Just spent much money trying to convey something l...Just spent much money trying to convey something like this to landscape contractor, unfortunately before I saw this lovely yard. Mine is a miss, but will begin reworking on my own now that I've seen these photos. Thank you! Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668034944120664117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-51223595370963802442015-11-19T20:30:09.137-08:002015-11-19T20:30:09.137-08:00So gorgeous! They really knew what they were doi...So gorgeous! They really knew what they were doing. Great photos too! Candice Suter.....Sweetstuffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03439964856042558664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24231723660605281802015-11-18T17:44:24.638-08:002015-11-18T17:44:24.638-08:00Linnea, thank you for the tip on the Google Street...Linnea, thank you for the tip on the Google Street View history feature. I've created an animated GIF that shows this front yard in May 2011, May 2014 and July 2015:<br /><br /><a href="http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/11-19-2015/jWY26f.gif" rel="nofollow">http://cdn.makeagif.com/media/11-19-2015/jWY26f.gif</a><br /><br />As you said, in May 2014 it was still roses and turf. The planters were there in 2011 but they were refaced between then and May 2014.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-67725994321337425772015-11-18T16:51:22.070-08:002015-11-18T16:51:22.070-08:00Gerhard and All,
Google maps has a past timeline ...Gerhard and All,<br /><br />Google maps has a past timeline of street views for this address and in only May of 2014 the traditional roses and turf were in the yard. It is a lot of fun to compare the different landscape styles and I believe it is an eye opener for those who are, let's say, stuck in a time capsule landscape-wise.<br /><br />When I first saw the yard it literally stopped me in my tracks - that is, I had to pull over, park my vehicle and get out and walk around. It is rare to see this interesting and aesthetically pleasing plant variety in one yard. The corner wrap around does lend an assist. <br />LION-ARTEDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00619667190753515431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-39151819076898552772015-11-18T08:51:16.251-08:002015-11-18T08:51:16.251-08:00Peter, I think I loved this front yard so much bec...Peter, I think I loved this front yard so much because I know deep down inside that it would never look this perfect if it were my property. Like you, I just love plants too much and always bring home too many that need to be stuck somewhere.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-50050705179607615252015-11-17T22:31:35.235-08:002015-11-17T22:31:35.235-08:00So many luscious plants! I always admire this lev...So many luscious plants! I always admire this level of restraint and excellent partnership of design and plant lust but could never pull it off myself. Someone keeps dragging ones and twos of plants home.outlawgardenerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08273973572989510382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-81533455950423663292015-11-15T18:36:49.998-08:002015-11-15T18:36:49.998-08:00Yes, thanks for the link Hoov!Yes, thanks for the link Hoov!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-71267730269099350872015-11-15T17:16:23.521-08:002015-11-15T17:16:23.521-08:00I had the same response initially to the cedar. I ...I had the same response initially to the cedar. I find the look vaguely unsettling, like you said. Maybe it was there before the front yard was re-landscaped? <br /><br />After a while, the cedar didn't bother me anymore; I think I simply blocked it out.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-5325405336570030212015-11-15T17:14:47.531-08:002015-11-15T17:14:47.531-08:00Thank you for the ID. I had an E. 'Afterglow&#...Thank you for the ID. I had an E. 'Afterglow' once but it never looked this good. Tempted to try it again after seeing how nice it was in those turquoise pots.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-1563142760386746132015-11-15T17:13:38.074-08:002015-11-15T17:13:38.074-08:00Agave 'Blue Glow' and Sedum 'Blue Spru...Agave 'Blue Glow' and Sedum 'Blue Spruce', who would have thought?! I'm tempted to replicate it.<br /><br />Yes, this was the only front yard with interesting landscaping that I spotted. Still a fair bit of lawn elsewhere but I also saw a front yard with large expanses of white (!!) rock. You know, the 1960s desert look?Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-41234999926566889152015-11-15T17:11:14.091-08:002015-11-15T17:11:14.091-08:00Loree, I do like the retaining wall. However, if i...Loree, I do like the retaining wall. However, if it had been my project, I would have picked a stacked-stone look. But it's all personal preference. <br /><br />Gail, thank you for posting that link. I tend to think of the large, hulking variety with undulating leaves as 'Marginata'. Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-27247307015916287952015-11-15T17:08:19.302-08:002015-11-15T17:08:19.302-08:00I'm so glad you enlarged the photos. Yes, you ...I'm so glad you enlarged the photos. Yes, you can see a lot more details that way.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-46986745105180649112015-11-15T17:07:55.129-08:002015-11-15T17:07:55.129-08:00LOL, if it were my MY garden it wouldn't be pe...LOL, if it were my MY garden it wouldn't be perfect long.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-4359849634148620932015-11-15T17:07:21.205-08:002015-11-15T17:07:21.205-08:00I'm so glad I found out about this garden.I'm so glad I found out about this garden.Gerhard Bock (Succulents and More)https://www.blogger.com/profile/17583583634141549759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-60552956134372450982015-11-15T16:29:16.634-08:002015-11-15T16:29:16.634-08:00I love everything except that weeping cedar (becau...I love everything except that weeping cedar (because those trees always give me the creeps). I also had the impression that it was almost unreal in its perfection but maybe it's a relatively new installation? You'll have to stalk it at periodic intervals to see how it does over time.Kris Petersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07097260283693156795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-19294907765607629822015-11-15T12:57:24.438-08:002015-11-15T12:57:24.438-08:00Various names in the trade, apparently, but see: ...Various names in the trade, apparently, but see: <br /><br />http://www.smgrowers.com/info/Agave_picta.aspHoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-24803798729351378822015-11-15T12:56:55.148-08:002015-11-15T12:56:55.148-08:00Really well done. A beautiful property. Echeveri...Really well done. A beautiful property. Echeveria 'Afterglow' in the turquoise pots. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-3786168703791149882015-11-14T11:50:01.215-08:002015-11-14T11:50:01.215-08:00The Blue Spruce sedum is working it under the agav...The Blue Spruce sedum is working it under the agaves -- didn't know it was such a successful GC. I love this front garden and think it's a great showcase for succulents, probably a rarity on this street, I'm guessing, from the glimpse of lawn in the distance. I think whoever designed it did a phenom job and really knows their plants. Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048985060349929026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-17437557871646483502015-11-14T09:15:40.817-08:002015-11-14T09:15:40.817-08:00Sweet! For some reason I had a bit of the same rea...Sweet! For some reason I had a bit of the same reaction as Luisa, "too perfect"...I think it's the retaining wall. I don't care for the materials they used. But the plants...wowsa! Excellent. I do have a question for you. What's the difference between A. americana 'variegata' and A. americana marginata? My apologies if I've asked that before.danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-6646538908700280312015-11-14T07:55:35.437-08:002015-11-14T07:55:35.437-08:00Oh my goodness -- it's gorgeous. I love that ...Oh my goodness -- it's gorgeous. I love that the photos can be enlarged we we can examine the details. I see spotlights! Bet it's beautiful at night too.Ragnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04212201214097014291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1615100786320943903.post-72997038279532565222015-11-14T07:51:31.399-08:002015-11-14T07:51:31.399-08:00Ye gods, what a gorgeous front yard. Great photos....Ye gods, what a gorgeous front yard. Great photos. The marlothii is absolutely perfect -- all the plants look terrific. Were you able to see any of the back? Confession: I think this front yard is actually a bit TOO perfect -- but sensational nevertheless!Luisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04042236324318156854noreply@blogger.com