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Santa Maria Inn


When the historic Santa Maria Inn required a major renovation, Madrone Landscapes worked with the owners to restore the Central Coast landmark to its rightful glory. When it was decided that the street frontage would play a major part, the front planters were converted from water-needy lawns and boxed hedges to interesting, colorful plantings featuring specimen trees, palms, ornamental grasses, shrubs, perennials and ground covers (requiring a fraction of the water and maintenance).

The emphasis on color harkens back to early 1900s, when the Inn was known for its floral displays. New brass light fixtures reinforce the classic early California style. Distinctive signage and a dramatic waterfall greet visitors at the main entrance porte cochere. A low masonry wall encloses the front of the hotel, increasing the intimacy and reducing the influence of the street outside. Foundation planters include drought-tolerant, low maintenance trees and shrubs along with the trademark colorful flowering perennial plants.

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