102 Indio Drive, Pismo Beach, CA

• Date: Oct 18 2013 Time: 18:42
• Description:
  This design by Robert Nieto (robert@robertnietodesigns.com) was done in phases as part of a complete renovation of this Shell Beach home. Strong geometric elements are present in the succulent mosaic, lap pool, gas fire pits, raised concrete planters, ipe wood decking and fencing, and in the espaliered fruit trees throughout the landscape. Edibles are found at every turn from the espaliered citrus, apple and pineapple guava trees that are interspersed along the fence lines to the packed raised garden planters, young avocado tree and Pindo Palms with edible fruit. The clay soil was heavily amended with a mix of aged compost and fresh organic mushroom compost resulting in soil that is teeming with microbes yielding robust plants that have been maintained successfully without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides or herbicides. The latest technology in energy efficient low voltage LED lighting was used as well as a smart irrigation controller with a rain sensor to operate the custom multi-zone irrigation system. A beautiful and private outdoor room features an exquisitely tiled water feature situated near a gas fire pit with aqua blue and amber recycled glass Firecrystals. A beautiful stainless steel trellis on the back fence reinforces the geometry of the space while providing structural support for the espaliered 3-in-1 apples trees.