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22.06.2023 - 11:17 / sunset.com
Grant Almquist lives in a landmark. His bungalow is part of a compound known as Casa Blanca, which was built by the Kellogg family in the ’30s in Paradise Valley, Arizona, and later turned into a resort in 1958. It just so happens that Almquist’s casita was once the pool cabana, while neighbors live in the former library, restaurant, and gift shop.
So when he decided to renovate his outdoor courtyard, Almquist wanted his garden to pay homage to the resort, which had a Moorish theme, but not to overdo it. (“Neighbors can go a little crazy,” Almquist says.) Instead, he wanted to incorporate the Sonoran Desert environs, add a layer of Southern California style, and infuse everything with a bit of Mediterranean influence.
One might think such a tall order would result in chaos, but landscape designer Charlie Ray of Phoenix and Tucson- basedThe Green Room Collaborative knew exactly how to create a courtyard that is as tranquil as it is pulled together.
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Before Ray could work his magic, however, he had to contend with what he describes as an unattractive outdoor space with old palm trees that offered no shade and a sea of travertine paving that had to be removed. (It reflected a harsh glare.)
“There was no rhyme or reason to the garden when we started,” he says. “It was completely unusable.”
The home’s footprint is a compact 1,200 square feet, so Ray had courtyard walls built to wrap around three-quarters of the property, thus expanding the chance for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining. Fond du Lac limestone pavers from Wisconsin replaced the travertine.
Of particular interest are the trees: “They’re the first thing people ask about,” Almquist says. Salvaged from a property that was about to be developed, seven
Invite these Pollinators to Have the Most Productive Garden and maximize your garden’s yield. Discover how attracting these valuable creatures can enhance your gardening experience and ensure bountiful harvests for years to come.
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