
To makes the space feel larger, a custom designed steel retaining wall was installed and the yard was regraded to achieve this effect. The sawn limestone slab stairs wedged between sheets of steel offer a contrast that is Modern-Rustic; a landscape style emerging here in Austin. A steel trellis to hide a collection of utilities is featured opposite a steel box planter, which add to the style as well as complimenting the asymmetry of the home very nicely.
We used a simple, airy, and of course, drought-tolerant plant palette. Evergreen trailing rosemary to spill over the retaining wall, a carpet of thymes to creep in amongst the limestone slab pavers, and some well chosen tropical looking plants will soften the entire feel as they grow. It’s such a unique landscape! Can’t wait to see how it matures!
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- After Full Front Yard
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- Iron Retaining Wall Detail
- Iron Retaining Wall Detail
- Custom Metal Planter
- Custom Iron Planter
- Custom Iron Planter
- Limestone Steps Detail
- Limestone Steps Detail
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4 comments
Nana March 24, 2014 at8:20pm
Very nice, Erin!
Elizabeth Seiler May 24, 2016 at6:45pm
omg!! I want to drive by to see this!! Is it on Brentwood Drive?
Matt March 10, 2020 at5:56pm
Is that weathering steel, or mild steel.
If so how do you get it to stop rusting
Jake March 11, 2020 at8:26am
Good Morning! The metal in our Brentwood Xeriscape is Corten steel. Developed to eliminate the need for painting and keep a stable rust-like appearance after several years. While the steel is still new, you can apply any of the products from Metalfinishesplus.com to prevent rust or add color to the steel!