Adding an alumawood patio cover and installing drought tolerant plantings in this Rocklin Whitney Ranch yard provides just what the homeowners need to enjoy their yard. This overhead yields the shade that is necessary to go outside in the hot summers. Being made of alumawood, the patio cover is no maintenace. It also introduces an interesting architectural element to the yard by framing the pool and the focal point pots.

The lines of the pool and the drought tolerant plantings create a classic Mediterranean style. Italian cypress mimic the vertical lines of the patio cover, while the rounded centered fixtures of the patio cover lighting provide a nice contrast to those same vertical lines. The citrus tree near the pool is a tradition in Mediterranean landscapes. Red pots provide a subtle focal point at the long axis of view. The green lawn provides a cool place to rest the eyes. In this landscape design, we “borrow” views: the background hill with naturalized waterwise plantings provide a perfect backdrop for this outdoor living space.