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St. Helena Residence

2023 | Build, Maintain

Vegetable garden design logo with dark green background, emphasizing organic gardening and sustainable practices.

St. Helena Residence

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Design: Jonathan Plant

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Enhancements: Penning Landscapes

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Photography: JP Morrissey

This St. Helena residence was an exciting enhancement from a regular backyard into a hidden oasis, based on our clients’ vision. They desired a “secret garden” that was drought resistant and included a large vegetable garden that could produce a variety of fruits, vegetables, and flowers.

We delivered a unique and cohesive backyard that has something new to discover around every corner. The backyard features a “rock river” that solves drainage issues and ensures the garden thrives year-round. Designed with drought-resistant plants native to California, the landscaping incorporates numerous succulents to create a lush, low-water environment. The centerpiece of the backyard is the prized vegetable area, featuring custom vegetable boxes.

We continue to work closely with the client to find new ways to update the space by filling bare spots, adding vibrant color hues, and rotating the crops. By maintaining this collaborative partnership, we have crafted a dynamic and ever-evolving secret garden that continues to delight the clients and their guests.

Lush backyard landscape featuring drought-resistant succulents and palm trees, designed for low-water maintenance, with a cozy seating area visible in the background.
Marble bench surrounded by lush greenery and drought-resistant plants in a tranquil backyard setting designed by Penning Landscapes.
Lush backyard landscape featuring drought-resistant plants, succulents, and a gravel pathway, designed for a low-water environment at Quail Camp Residence.
Lush backyard garden featuring drought-resistant plants and succulents, with a gravel pathway, vibrant greenery, and mature trees, designed for low-water maintenance.
Lush backyard landscape featuring drought-resistant succulents, a rock river for drainage, and a cozy seating area under a wooden pergola, designed for sustainable gardening at Quail Camp Residence.
Drought-resistant succulent garden featuring various cacti and native plants, designed for low-water landscaping at Quail Camp Residence.
Lush vegetable garden featuring custom wooden boxes, tall sunflowers, and vibrant flowers, designed for drought resistance and year-round growth, within a serene backyard setting.
Flowering tree with white blossoms in a drought-resistant garden, framed by natural stone pillars, highlighting California native landscaping elements.

"Designed with drought-resistant plants native to California, the landscaping incorporates numerous succulents to create a lush, low-water environment. The centerpiece of the backyard is the prized vegetable area, featuring custom vegetable boxes."