Toro Canyon
Once completely dominated by Eucalyptus forest, this site was degraded with poor soils and the house construction created a large area of disturbance. We restored the site to the point that within a year it looks as though nature slowly took over on its own. A strictly native plant palette of simple textures and masses of similar species achieves the affect. Carex praegracilis, Thalictrum fendleri, Leymus condensatus, Quercus agrifolia. This garden was featured in the 2013 Santa Barbara Botanic Garden annual garden tour.
Andri Beauchamp, photo
rocks and grasses in clearing around house