Marina Drive, Hope Ranch Click image for more details.
Shepard Mesa, Carpinteria Click image for more details.
Alcala Lane, Montecito Click image for more details.
Vista Linda Lane, Montecito Click image for more details.
These gardens follow Spanish architectural style (which is prevalent in the Santa Barbara region). Because the Central Coast of California is one of six Mediterranean climate zones on Earth, there is a specific plant palette to reference when designing. As well as the aesthetic of the gardens - there is a Goldilocks Rule for planting in this region: not too hot – nor too cold.