Japanese maples and Nandinas as fine companion plants.

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A cool spring morning, the Japanese Maples blend and complement each other.

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A naturalized path down the hill.

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If one plans out their 'hydrozones' well, one can have native manzanitas and oaks coexisting with Japanese Maples and apple trees (just blooming on the right.)

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Designing with arbors, vines, spring-flowering plants and colorful foliage.

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Detail of a path that makes it nice and easy to go from 'here' to 'there.'

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Diversity of plant life to nurture wildlife (insects, birds, bees and even dogs.)

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Planning for color and interest in all the seasons. Here fall colors are beginning.

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Form, colors, contrast, textures, and seasonal variations.

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Natural backlighting.

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Hummingbirds and bees love the Mexican Sage. Birds eat the Toyon berries. We love the colors, textures, and wildlife.

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A new backyard vineyard in the late spring.

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Wildflowers and vineyard 'cover crops' to feed the soil and our souls.

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Fresh, homegrown grapes to pick and eat or make wine...

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