Below:  Water feature includes two ponds with a seasonal creek that serves as a drainage culvert that diverts storm water away from home.  Native rock works well with dwarf rush and cat tails that accent the creeks edge. 

Left & Below:  Winding path leads to a foot bridge over a pond in this natural setting among oak trees and native plantings.  Bridge leads to the main entry of this home that overlooks the Santa Rosa Plateau Nature Preserve.

Above: Sea Lavender and 'Yellow Wave' New Zealand flax provide interesting perennial and multi-color foliage combination.

Right:  Creek line leads one's eye west to view of pacific ocean beyond.  On a clear day sail boats can be seen on the ocean surface twenty miles away. 

Below:  Low profile fountain provides focal interest while allowing the landscape beyond to dominate the view.