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.  
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9 comments:

  1. TravelMarch 9, 2025 at 5:35 AM

    Embrace the landscape,

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  2. RedPatMarch 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM

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

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  3. Steve ReedMarch 9, 2025 at 8:57 AM

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

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    1. SharonMarch 9, 2025 at 9:24 AM

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

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  4. ShammickiteMarch 9, 2025 at 10:12 AM

    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.....

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  5. BillMarch 9, 2025 at 12:27 PM

    Such a beautiful place and location.

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  6. contempladoraocidental.blogspot.comMarch 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM

    The pool... my favourite feature. : )

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  7. roentareMarch 9, 2025 at 2:57 PM

    The interior deco is so good

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  8. Stefan JanssonMarch 10, 2025 at 1:05 AM

    This is more like it.

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