In these days of drought, Arcadia Studio’s landscape architects are working hard to water-wise clients’ exterior spaces without sacrificing the enjoyment of backyard living.
The firm’s Derrik Eichelberger assured that even in dehydrated conditions, there are plenty of decadent design options. “I like to design using texture and plant color, but not necessarily flowers,” he said. “We are steering people away from flower gardens and focus more on the individual plant color and structure.”
Succulents fit well into this niche. “Succulents have that exotic color, texture, and form,” said Arcadia’s Laurie Romano. “It’s easy to use them because they are very bold. It turns into a focal point in your garden.”