As soon as I can get to it I want to measure and run stringlines all the way accross the front to see exactly were the placement on the mini terraces would be if I did what I want. That would be run those topmost two lines accross and then leave the third little one as an accent. This is the mess on the other side. Just a hodgepodge of daylilies planted. The side just redone looked pretty similiar to this only fuller.

I will check again when the news comes on at 5. Last night at 11 they said it turned more towards us, which was not good but today on the noontime news (which I only watch in cases like this were I want the latest) they said it had turned more eastward again. So that is good. If it stays like that will just be a problem for the east end but not here and towards the city. We will see. I was out today putting the plastic type patio furnature, lawn chairs and plastic and such into the garage just in case. And I moved both my cars were there are no trees so that tree branches can not fall down on them. Its hot so I didn't get back to planting. It will just have to wait. Then if no one sees me posting on here after tomorrow for awhile it means we lost power and I couldn't get on. You all know I am here ever day otherwise. I probably will post an update after the late news as it were its suppose to go. I worry about the people in NC and those outer islands. They are going to get it really bad. As it was I had a big batch of fuel oil delivered just afew minutes ago. I have a big in ground tank and get lots each year around this time which lasts me into about early March.

I have no idea without pics of your space and the materials and what ech space is being used for. I happen to think yards are kind of like your house and the fewer materials used for decking or patios the better.

Hi! We just re did our yard in Tiburon (North Bay-same climate zone) and had the same goal! Our house is modern farmhouse but it is white like yours. We designed it with low maintenance, drought tolerant in mind since we planned to rent it out. How about choices like: olive tree (love them!), asparagus ferns (my fave!) succulents, lavender, star magnolia, blue fescue grass, Mexican pebble stones. You could also add height variation with potted plants. I’m currently exploring Cor-Ten steel or black aluminum pots as I like the pop of color and juxtapose from the contrasting materials of stucco and steel. Good luck!