THE CABIN HOUSE

if you remember, last year we (C and Mr. L) built these amazing stairs that lead from our concrete patio to the nature trail.
we've planted a few things around the edges (a picture of one ridiculous plant as soon as the photos are back in order) including a meyer lemon tree and a pear tree.

it's nice to find out what will grow in our backyard (with minimal water), but that area has been a bit of a "testing zone". i'm ready for it to fill-in nicely...

here's my current favorite inspiration photo for how i'd like the stairs to look (minus the mini ivy, not a fan):

image: Martha Stewart Living, March 2009

we already know that lavender grows beautifully in our backyard, as do the grassy plants in the photo. i love the kangaroo paws and the euphorbia (both of which we have).

in the sidebar from the original magazine article, it talks about the plants showing off different textures and fragrant herbs. i love that idea. i might try to replace the ivy with trailing rosemary...