ADDISON LANDSCAPE & MAINTENANCE, INC. PLUS: CREATING
A WELCOMING & ILLUMINATING FIRST IMPRESSION
THE DRY STACKED WALL
BEAUTY, SUSTAINABILITY, VERSATILITY & FUNCTION
THE RESULTS ARE IN: AND THE 2013 BEST OF HOUZZ AWARD GOES TO...
ALMI NEWS / WINTER 2013
LIVE. LOVE. LANDSCAPE. Let the creativity flow, catalog ideas for your next landscaping project and be inspired by following the Addison Landscape Pinterest boards. What is Pinterest, you ask? Pinterest is a pinboardstyle photo sharing website that allows you to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, hobbies, and more. Here you can browse other pinboards for inspiration, ‘re-pin’ images to their own pinboards, or ‘like’ photos. Get started today by clicking here. Already on Pinterest? Connect with us or click any of the boards above and let the inspiration begin. LIVE. LOVE. LANDSCAPE.
Best of
HOUZZ
2013 BEST OF HOUZZ AWARD FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
W
ell, 2013 is off to a great start. We
are booked through September 2013 (a big thank you to our current clients for the continued support and to our new clients for the opportunities), we have some incredible projects awaiting the Addison Landscape touch and earlier this year we heard from the folks at Houzz.com (the leading online platform for residential remodeling and design) that Addison Landscape was awarded the coveted BEST OF HOUZZ 2013 award for Customer Satisfaction! That’s right -- we have another accolade to add to our growing list of awards and we are so appreciative to the Houzz community for the designation and to you, our customers, for the great reviews which helped us to earn this award. Click here to see what people have to say about the outstanding service and craftsmanship you can expect from Addison Landscape.
NEW TO HOUZZ? Check out our Houzz profile by clicking here, join the Houzz community and begin dreaming of your next home improvement project!
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WALLS THAT REALLY
ROCK BEAUTY, SUSTAINABILITY, VERSATILITY AND FUNCTION COME TOGETHER IN THIS CHARMING HARDSCAPE FEATURE.
Written by Alli Addison Photography by Chris Leschinsky Design & Installation by Addison Landscape, Inc.
A rare Santa Barbara sandstone dry stacked wall at a Santa Ynez residence.
The rock used for this expansive series of dry stacked walls was sourced after the 2008 Montecito Tea Fire, giving the stone a unique “smoked” character.
H
ardscape design and
to your landscape, we hope you will also consider
installation are an
sourcing your material from a local quarry to add a
Addison Landscape specialty, no doubt, and the
real “sense of place” to your new wall.
dry stacked wall is certainly one of our favorite elements. What is a dry stacked wall? It is a
Did someone say sustainability? When properly
collection of natural rock material held together
constructed, the dry stack wall can have incredible
not by mortar, but by friction and gravity, and used
longevity, lasting decades and more. Due to it’s
primarily as a retaining wall system.
permeable nature, water seeps through the cracks of the wall, rather than building up behind the wall
Why dry stack, you ask?
and applying unnecessary pressure. And don’t forget that the rock is a natural, locally-source-able
Let’s start with beauty. Simply stated: nature is
product. You’ve heard of the “loca-vore” movement
beautiful! Including natural stone in your landscape
in the foodie world? This type of wall can be a part
helps to meld your property into it’s surroundings.
of the “loca-scape” movement!
If you are considering adding a dry stacked wall
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Versatility should be the dry stacked wall’s middle name! The dry stacked wall can be used as a retaining wall, border or boundary, garden focal point, raised garden bed, seating area, fire feature and so much more. Lastly, function. The combination of friction and gravity (and lack of mortar) make these walls incredibly durable and reliable when it comes to retention. So stack up some style and consider a dry stacked wall for your landscape. ALMI
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LOOKING TO CONSTRUCT A WALL THAT REALLY ROCKS? Let our team help you realize your dry stacked dreams. Give us a call at 805.473.0913 or send our team an email: tyler@addisonlandscape.com.
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Photography by Amber Wighto n
LIGHT IT UP Our in-house design guru, Alli Addison, talks exterior lighting choices to take your facade from blah to ta-dah!
T
he “jewelry” to your home, exterior lighting can completely transform a space,
make for a welcoming first impression and enhance the beauty of your property. And with spring (and the lovely Central Coast weather we all love) right around the corner, there is no better time than now to consider updating your home’s exterior lighting and transforming your facade. From rustic to contemporary to traditional, the illuminating possibilities are endless.
Bridlemile Sconce, Rejuvenation Ideal for Village of Arroyo Grande: Circa 1910-1930 Craftsman Remodel
Dino Porcelain Gooseneck, Goodrich Ideal for Lake Nacimiento: Lakefront Cabin
Aria Sconce, Hinkley Ideal for Santa Margarita: Contemporary California Ranch
York Sconce, Hinkley Ideal for Avila Beach: French Countryside Manor
Liberty Bell Sconce, Hinkley Ideal for Downtown San Luis Obispo: Colonial Revival
Los Olivos Sconce, Troy Ideal for Shell Beach: Mediterranean Villa
Beacon Hill Sconce, Troy Ideal for Orcutt: Traditional Estate
Oval Bulkhead, Davey Lighting Ideal for Morro Bay: Coastal Cottage Remodel
“I LOVE THAT GREAT DESIGN IN EXTERIOR LIGHTING IS NOW MORE AVAILABLE AND AFFORDABLE THAN EVER. YOU CAN ACHIEVE MAJOR IMPACT BY SIMPLY UPDATING YOUR FRONT ENTRY LIGHTS ON A MINIMAL BUDGET.”
Cascade Sconce, Hinkley Ideal for Santa Ynez: Contemporary Green Building
Vintage Warehouse Shade, Benjamin Ideal for Nipomo: New Age Farmhouse
BEFORE
ALLI’S TIPS FOR CREATING A
WELCOMING
&
ILLUMINATING FIRST IMPRESSION
1. Choose a lighting style that coordinates with the style of your home.
2. Proper proportion is key - oversize
pieces can create drama and definition while undersized pieces can appear a bit anticlimactic.
3. When in doubt, always go bigger! 4. Installing one lantern on one side of the door? It should measure 1/3 the height of your door.
5. Installing two lanterns on either side of the door? They should each measure 1/4 the height of your door.
6. The center of the bulb in your exterior light fixture should stand 66” above the threshold of the door.
7. Architecture permitting, consider
installing a single exterior light fixture over the top of the front door, rather than on the sides.
8. Remember, aside from safety and
A Nipomo 1970’s ranch-style home receives a major facelift in the form of new paint and three striking contemporary Edison fixtures by Troy LIghting Co.
visibility, exterior lighting is used for highlighting the details of your abode, so don’t overlook the accent lights. Illuminating those unique architectural features will make your home shine, day or night. Learn more by visiting www.alliaddison.com.