This Palm Springs Residence’s landscape design melds into the base of the surrounding mountain range, utilizing hardscape as well as low maintenance, drought-friendly plants for a durable design in an area with little rainfall. Although the driveway appears to have a gravel cover, the material is actually a stabilized version of decomposed granite that’s in keeping with city regulations against loose gravel driveways. Natural screening is provided by  ficus nitida, which was carefully planted to provide privacy around the residence while also maintaining the stunning views to the mountains, valley, and downtown Palm Springs.