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Bird Starbucks

Our client is passionate about birds, and we are nuts about creating planting designs specifically for both of them, which is how we get started.

The garden site is on a 1:3 slope, quite normal for the Bay Area houses that sit on terrain. The client agreed to add a retaining wall first to help the plants, and we marked where and how tall the wall should be.

Then, the planting design really started with the sunlight study, as the lower part of the garden might have limited sun during the winter, which will deter certain plants. After carefully studying the site, we were confident that we could design anything that would survive and shine.

We put everything red that would attract birds next to the upper walls to receive more sunlight, and we chose draping plants next to the walls to soften their appearance.

Upscape was involved in the construction; the client trusted us and asked me to join any construction during the process.

Bird Starbucks - Seasonal Interests

A terrace garden with seasonal blooms and striking color contrasts adds vibrant visual interest, creating a dynamic, ever-changing view from the home year-round.

Bird Starbucks - Plants Combo

An inviting entry garden bursting with seasonal color contrasts and vibrant blooms draws the eye and welcomes birds, adding lively movement and interest year-round.

Bird Starbucks - Tree Fern Forest

An Austrian Tree Fern forest provides Buddha with a perfectly tranquil, calming atmosphere!

Bird Starbucks - Rock Garden

Ferns, mosses, and rocks - they bring a sense of peace and echo to Buddha while the client will enjoy distinctive look of Austrian Tree Fern.

Bird Starbucks - A Vulture Stopped By

‘‘Henry, Two Vultures hung out in my yard on the wheelbarrow. Where you are working. In many cultures, the vulture symbolizes a guardian or messenger between life and death, the physical world, and the spirit world. They have magical powers and are even seen as Gods. It is a contradictory symbol of darkness, mystery, divine power, and great wisdom at the same time.’’ — Our client

Terrace Garden View

"Henry - You did a great job on selecting plants and adding color to my backyard, I can't stop visiting this garden all the time, you are such an artist!"

Terrace Garden View

With exotic plants

Buddha

Austrian Tree Fern Forest provides shelter and a tranquil atmosphere to Buddha, while the client enjoys the accent look of Tree Ferns from his home office below.