Some common landscaping styles used in Mission Revival houses include:
1. Spanish Courtyard Garden: This style typically features a central courtyard surrounded by low walls, with tiled floors, a central fountain, and lush plantings of citrus trees, Bougainvillea, and other Mediterranean plants.
2. Terraced Gardens: Mission Revival houses often have sloping lots, which are ideal for creating terraced gardens. This style involves creating multiple levels of planting beds with stone or concrete retaining walls, allowing for a tiered effect with different plants and flowers.
3. Drought-Tolerant Landscaping: Given the architectural style's roots in arid regions such as California, many Mission Revival homeowners opt for drought-tolerant landscaping. This includes using low-water plants like succulents, cacti, agave, and Mediterranean herbs, as well as gravel or mulch instead of lawns.
4. Spanish Colonial Revival: This style combines elements of Spanish and Mexican architecture with landscaped gardens filled with colorful flowers, lush greenery, and ornamental elements such as terracotta pots, tiled fountains, and stonework.
5. Courtyard Patio: Mission Revival houses often have spacious patios or verandas, which can be landscaped with potted plants, hanging baskets, and outdoor furniture to create an inviting outdoor living space.
6. Water Features: Incorporating water features like fountains, ponds, or small pools can be a common addition to the landscaping of Mission Revival houses. These features can add a soothing and refreshing element to the outdoor space, while also adding a touch of elegance.
7. Outdoor Living Spaces: Mission Revival houses often have large outdoor areas that can be transformed into comfortable outdoor living spaces. This style includes adding pergolas, outdoor seating areas, fire pits, and outdoor kitchens, making the space more functional and inviting.
8. Wrought Iron Accents: The use of wrought iron elements such as gates, fences, arches, and trellises can add a touch of authenticity to the landscaping of Mission Revival houses. These accents can provide support for climbing plants like roses or bougainvillea, adding elegance and charm to the overall design.
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