For those of us fortunate or unfortunate, as the case may be, to live in Southern California in the early summer, the weather can be really horrible (see above) for weeks on end: note wet patio from continuous drizzle.
I have wanted to do a post about our little patio at our home in Corona Del Mar for quite some time now. A blog I am taken with is called Color outside the lines and he (Artie) is hosting a Sunday share-a-post that relates totally to gardens.
The timing could not be better since our property in Ojai is a monumental list of tasks and our property in Corona Del Mar is basically done.
The timing could not be better since our property in Ojai is a monumental list of tasks and our property in Corona Del Mar is basically done. So here is our yard. With a lot at 30' wide and 80' deep problems abound. Lack of sun and coastal fog contribute to dismal days much of the year. Don't get me wrong, we are just a block from the beach but....space is at A PREMIUM.
We have a wonderful cozy space with a fire place and just recently added a fountain.
A water features is essential in a small urban space in that, it can cover up noise and create a sense that you are not actually in a city. We used three hand thrown urns from Greece and set the back stacked stone directly on the wall. The wall was notched to allow the water to flow from antique spigots. The small raised planter is perfect for annuals and succulents.
The spigots are set into antique french tiles place on the diagonal. The bower vines are doing quite well considering the lack of sun but it won't be long before summer arrives and Mrs. Grey and Mrs. Gloom disappear until next year.
Happy Gardening!!!
Look for my next post about the ongoing Ojai project...best~*~kelley
We have a wonderful cozy space with a fire place and just recently added a fountain.
A water features is essential in a small urban space in that, it can cover up noise and create a sense that you are not actually in a city. We used three hand thrown urns from Greece and set the back stacked stone directly on the wall. The wall was notched to allow the water to flow from antique spigots. The small raised planter is perfect for annuals and succulents.
The spigots are set into antique french tiles place on the diagonal. The bower vines are doing quite well considering the lack of sun but it won't be long before summer arrives and Mrs. Grey and Mrs. Gloom disappear until next year. 
Happy Gardening!!!
Look for my next post about the ongoing Ojai project...best~*~kelley
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