Fairy Yardmother Landscape Design

by Kathy Oberg, Landscape Designer, Central Coast CA.
FairyYardmother[at]gmail[dot]com

Thank you for visiting my site. I enjoy bringing you pictures of gardens, plants, and ideas from sunny California. I love sharing after-photos that show how my landscape plans, plant lists and layouts come to life.
As a designer, I use plants to create drama, provide color and form, and compliment the architectural style of your home.
I strive to provide a buffer from sun, street, and neighbors while still fostering connections.
Inspired plant choices and site layout can make any space a success.
I am a Certified Watershed Wise Professional, with techniques to improve soil health and keep more water on your property.
I can help you makeover your patio, paths, planting areas, or entire property. I will consult with you, choose a look you love, and compose a plan and plant list to update your landscape, re-using what you already have wherever we can.
Each project is different because it is about making your space really shine.


Before and After



Valley Back Yard Retreat

BEFORE


AFTER


Los Angeles Lawn Replacement


BEFORE




AFTER: New Pathway Through Wall, Newly Planted

Los Feliz Patio Plantings


BEFORE

AFTER

                                                                        




Pasadena Backyard

Before

After: Newly Planted, Dry Creek, Pathway & more 
Sherman Oaks Cottage Garden

BEFORE

AFTER Newly Planted


Glendale Front Yard

BEFORE Lawn Removed


AFTER New Path and Plantings

Pasadena Before and After

BEFORE

AFTER




Eagle Rock Back Yard

BEFORE

AFTER
Shade Area

BEFORE


AFTER

Glendale Back Yard


BEFORE
AFTER


Los Angeles Back Yard


BEFORE
AFTER


BEFORE

AFTER
2 Years After Planting





Newly Planted Van Nuys


BEFORE
AFTER


Beverly Hills Front Yard

BEFORE

AFTER


















Echo Park Lawn Replacement
BEFORE

AFTER
BEFORE

AFTER

AFTER 2-plus Years After Planting
Los Angeles Corner Lot
BEFORE
AFTER: Wall Design and Just Planted

 Studio City Patio
BEFORE
AFTER New Flagstone Patio w/Cutouts for Plants

Los Angeles Lawn Replacement
BEFORE

AFTER
(waiting for a Bird Bath for center of DG, left side)

Larchmont Village Border Planting

BEFORE

AFTER




















MATURE




Los Angeles Lawn Removal
BEFORE: Rose Bushes Along Driveway





AFTER: New Pathway Along Driveway



BEFORE
AFTER: 4 Months After Planting


AFTER: One and a half Years After Planting
Hancock Park Front Yard & Porch

BEFORE: Impractical Path

AFTER: Easy Access and Stone Accents



Van Nuys Front Yard
BEFORE
AFTER: Drought-tolerant mixed plantings





Los Feliz Back Yard Makeover

BEFORE: Dilapidated Brick Patio and Asphalt

AFTER: Newly-planted Lawn, Concrete Pavers, Pergola
































Los Angeles Curb Appeal



BEFORE: Driveway only access to Front Door

AFTER: New Pathway, Drought-tolerant Plants



BEFORE

AFTER: Ipe Screen, New Steps, Plantings



Los Angeles Courtyard

BEFORE

AFTER



Whimsical Woodland Child's Garden

BEFORE: Under-utilized space

AFTER: Shady Play Area with Musical Mushrooms

































Children's Fairy Garden

BEFORE


AFTER: Kid-Friendly Plantings



 

















Los Angeles Front and Back Yards

Fence didn't go w/Modern Aesthetic

Newly Planted w/New Fence




BEFORE: Grass in shade not thriving
AFTER: Thriving Shade-loving Perennials
BEFORE

Newly Planted




























Burbank Cottage Garden



BEFORE: Lost Corner

AFTER: Flagstones, Pretty Plantings
















Sherman Oaks Back Yard
BEFORE: Unused Patio













AFTER: Thriving Border, New Patio, Painted Walls


Los Angeles Backyard Patio

BEFORE: Forgotten Fireplace













AFTER: Beautiful Fireplace, Wall, and Plantings



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