Garden Designs Ideas 2018 :
Last summer, when a record drought triggered water rationing, the lawn's time was finally up. Janet took it out and installed a gravel mix in shades of yellow, gray, and brown that blend into a medium gray that mimics the color of the mortar in the flagstone front path. Overhead tower drought-hardy sycamore and eucalyptus trees, which block the worst of the heat and leave the garden dappled in sunlight, creating a dreamy, relaxed feeling. Shown: The view from the smaller, hidden deck ba…