Sunday, March 9, 2025

A Natural Desert Landscape

 


The second house we visited on last Sunday's home garden tour had mastered the perfect desert landscape.  Everything around this Spanish hacienda house was natural to our Sonoran desert.

















Two important features were these two trees.  Above, a salvaged ancient ironwood tree dominated a spot fit for contemplative meditation.

On another side of the yard was this kumquat tree filled with tempting fruit.  




























I loved the welcoming patio complete with a wood burning fireplace.  This spot was perfect for entertaining or just relaxing.































Let's not forget the pool.  This is Arizona and a pool seems to be an important feature for any desert home.  

7 comments:

Travel said...

Embrace the landscape,

RedPat said...

Lovely. Even to just sit and look at the pool must be a treat on a hot day in the desert, Sharon.

Steve Reed said...

I love how they use native plants. I wonder how one "salvages" an ancient tree? Was it transplanted from elsewhere?

Sharon said...

Yes, it was transplanted from a property that was being cleared.

Shammickite said...

A lovely place and I really like all the indigenous desert plants. I don't think I have ever eaten a kumquat, and I have certainly never seen a kumquat tree! Maybe one day.....

Bill said...

Such a beautiful place and location.

contempladoraocidental.blogspot.com said...

The pool... my favourite feature. : )