THE DRY STACKED WALL

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ALMI NEWS / WINTER 2013

BEAUTY, SUSTAINABILITY, VERSATILITY & FUNCTION

THE RESULTS ARE IN: AND THE 2013 BEST OF HOUZZ AWARD GOES TO...

PLUS: CREATING A WELCOMING & ILLUMINATING FIRST IMPRESSION

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 pinboard-style 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 ofHOUZZWell, 2013 is off to a great start. We are booked through September 2013 (a big thank you to our current clients for the continued sup-port 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 lead-ing 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 apprecia-tive 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!

2013 BEST OF HOUZZ AWARD FOR CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

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WALLS THAT REALLY

ROCKBEAUTY, 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.

Hardscape design and installation are an

Addison Landscape specialty, no doubt, and the dry stacked wall is certainly one of our favorite elements. What is a dry stacked wall? It is a collection of natural rock material held together not by mortar, but by friction and gravity, and used primarily as a retaining wall system.

Why dry stack, you ask?

Let’s start with beauty. Simply stated: nature is beautiful! Including natural stone in your landscape helps to meld your property into it’s surroundings. If you are considering adding a dry stacked wall

to your landscape, we hope you will also consider sourcing your material from a local quarry to add a real “sense of place” to your new wall.

Did someone say sustainability? When properly constructed, the dry stack wall can have incredible longevity, lasting decades and more. Due to it’s permeable nature, water seeps through the cracks of the wall, rather than building up behind the wall and applying unnecessary pressure. And don’t forget that the rock is a natural, locally-source-able product. You’ve heard of the “loca-vore” movement in the foodie world? This type of wall can be a part of the “loca-scape” movement!

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.

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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 reli-able 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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LIGHT IT UP Our in-house design guru, Alli Addison, talks exterior lighting choices to take your facade from blah to ta-dah!

The “jewelry” to your home, exterior light-ing can completely transform a space,

make for a welcoming first impression and en-hance 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 il-luminating possibilities are endless.

Photography by Amber Wighton

York Sconce, HinkleyIdeal for Avila Beach:

French Countryside Manor

Aria Sconce, HinkleyIdeal for Santa Margarita:

Contemporary California Ranch

Bridlemile Sconce, RejuvenationIdeal for Village of Arroyo Grande:

Circa 1910-1930 Craftsman Remodel

Dino Porcelain Gooseneck, GoodrichIdeal for Lake Nacimiento:

Lakefront Cabin

“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.”

Liberty Bell Sconce, HinkleyIdeal for Downtown San Luis Obispo:

Colonial Revival

Oval Bulkhead, Davey LightingIdeal for Morro Bay:

Coastal Cottage Remodel

Los Olivos Sconce, TroyIdeal for Shell Beach:Mediterranean Villa

Cascade Sconce, HinkleyIdeal for Santa Ynez:

Contemporary Green Building

Vintage Warehouse Shade, BenjaminIdeal for Nipomo:

New Age Farmhouse

Beacon Hill Sconce, TroyIdeal for Orcutt:

Traditional Estate

BEFORE

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.

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 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.