There was a highly unused front yard area in full sun much of the day surrounded by jade plants and geraniums it was also screened from the public sidewalk. In talking with the client, it was determined they would like the opportunity for fresh vegetables but the back yard is in full shade with fruit trees and a fruitless mulberry. This front space used as is, would be the perfect spot. With some touch-up painting to the surrounding fence, keeping the existing perimeter plants, and sheet mulching the lawn to accommodate raised beds; would keep costs down to transform this unused space.
Adding flowering plants to attract pollinators was important for this garden. In addition to the existing geraniums; lantana, rockrose and a cutting flower bed were added to the space. Ample room to move around the raised beds was important along with the dimensions for getting lumber cut at a home store and transporting it in a car without truck rental. The existing sprinkler risers can be fitted with drip systems. Designed as a DIY project, the space can be transformed in phases as the client has time.
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