1920’s traditional House in Echo Park
- Hardy flowering natives and drought-resistant plants compensate for the lack of irrigation system.
- A large, shallow dry retaining basin is installed in the front yard to retain water on site, allowing the plants access to a deep reserve of water supply during the long Southern Californian dry season.
- A thick layer of mulch provides root protection and reduces evapotranspiration.
- The retaining basin creates an attractive change of levels, transforming the formerly bare and flat front yard into a secluded and protected space.
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