2024 Contest Winner

Homeowner	Thomas M.
Location	Vista
Yard	Front and Back

Project

Mr. McCarter and his wife Alice, moved into their current residence three years ago. Upon moving in, their yard was mostly a blank slate with a majority of the yard unplanted. Working together as a team, they began to transform their yard, Alice taking charge of the layout of their garden. Their landscape project was a labor of love, the couple has a passion for plants; they are members of local gardening clubs and enjoy visiting nurseries seeking out new and interesting plants. They began filling in their yard with planted areas artfully combining succulent varieties including aloes, aeoniums, euphorbias, agaves, and various groundcovers. Included among the plantings are rocks, decorative wood, artwork, and even a raised planter “bed” headboard and all. Winding through their garden are decomposed granite pathways, allowing the couple to move about freely to enjoy their creation.

The McCarters’ landscape is mostly watered by a drip system and water collected in four rain barrels they installed during their landscape project. The couple is dedicated to caring for the environment and their on-going landscape project reflects their commitment to sustainable living. “It reminds us that we are walking our talk regarding healing the planet.” Mr. McCarter said of his garden. “It’s also a celebration of our marriage and working together”. Friends and neighbors also admire the McCarters’ yard when they visit.

Plants Used

Aloes, aeoniums, euphorbias, agaves, and various groundcovers.