Post #174418 by christiki295 on Sun, Jul 24, 2005 4:51 PM

The waterfall feature was nicely done. I also loved the thatch top of the patio and, in very classic tiki move, to the dog house as well.

The gas tiki torches (guaranteed not to blow out) was a good, although probably not cost effective move.

The palm selection was good, but not spectacular.

After the into making such a big deal about the magnolia tree, the "after" description did not mention it.

Glaring omissions:

1. Nothing was done to the entrance way off the driveway. There should have been two giant tikis right there, with a $25,000 budget, $ was not a problem.

2. The most tropical feature of all - the giant plumeria - was not incorporated into the overall design scheme.

3. The patio furniture needed repainting (actually it needed replacing, but the owners liked it).

4. The area off the laundry room needed something - anything - it looked like the chairs were just stuck there as an afterthought.

5. The overall landscaping was only 70%, particularly around the waterfall. It could have been much, much more full and more colorful.

6. Loose the parrot.

I think I may have to start my own LA tiki gardening consulting biz.