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		<title>Pelton</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 20:46:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maggie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Check out this gorgeous river bed Tom Reily and Duncan Designs created]]></description>
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		<title>Arroyo Seco Dr.</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:09:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maggie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[These homeowners had already poured their patio and built their pergola, but needed plantings that would work in a shady site.  They both were interested in a tropical theme and the neighbor's existing palm tree gave us a great backdrop for a comfy bench.  This is a young garden, so stay tuned for updated pictures.]]></description>
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<li> <img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-98" title="Disappearing irrigation box" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04862-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-88" title="Before" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04226-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></li>
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<p><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04861.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-97" title="An inviting bench placed in a cool, shady spot." src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04861-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04860.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-96" title="Rocks can do wonders." src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04860-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04276.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-91" title="Before" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04276-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04859.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-95" title="Three rivers boulders have layers of color" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04859-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p>
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		<title>Peyton</title>
		<link>http://www.mduncandesigns.com/peyton/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:11:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maggie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cercis canadensis]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drainage]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[lawn]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mound]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[outdoor livingroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[shade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[storage]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The Conway family has tons of friends and a close family.  Their backyard needed to have more shade and plenty of space for entertaining.  The couple wanted to spend minimal time maintaining the garden but expressed a desire for lots of color.  ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04908.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-83" title="New shade in a sunny site" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04908-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>The Conways didn&#8217;t miss a single Giants game</p>
<p>in the new, outdoor livingroom</p>
<p><img title="Before" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC03800-225x300.png" alt="" width="225" height="300" />Before we started this spot was used for random storage</p>
<p><img title="Before" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC03806-300x187.png" alt="" width="300" height="187" /><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04738.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-78" title="Mounds add height and interest to an otherwise flat yard." src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04738-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>The mounds in this garden make the space look much larger and</p>
<p>create a lot more interest than standard flat beds</p>
<blockquote><p><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC03807.png"><br />
</a><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC03806.png"></a><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-84" title="Water feature" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04909-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" />This spot  became a highly useful storage area that disappears behind the closed gate.</p>
<p><img title="Before" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC03803-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p>I love the way the informal rock bed winds its way through the garden<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-86" title="Grandma's lantern put to good use" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04912-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC03802.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-65" title="Before" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC03802-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-75" title="Small mound" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04733-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><br />
<img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-87" title="Curvy lines are pleasing to the eye and add interest" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04913-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04907.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-82" title="Drainage" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/DSC04907-300x225.png" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Crestview Terrace</title>
		<link>http://www.mduncandesigns.com/crestview-terrace/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:42:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maggie</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[decomposed granite]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drought tolerant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[rock mulch]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[santa cruz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[south west theme]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[succulents]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[walkway]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[zero-scape]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This project incurred a visible challenge with a separated pathway to the front door and the driveway. With a small budget and some creative touches we were able to create the perfect look for this beautiful home]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">We created a walkable surface out of decomposed granite, mixed with a new bonding agent, keeping the decomposed granite in tact. This allows visitors to walk over the bonded granite without tracking the typical grit associated with decomposed granite many fear will damage their flooring.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">This project incurred a visible challenge with a separated pathway to the front door and the driveway. With a small budget and some creative touches we were able to create the perfect look for this beautiful home</p>
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		<title>Hawgs Seafood Bar</title>
		<link>http://www.mduncandesigns.com/hawgs-seafood-bar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 22:15:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maggie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Picture of the new, popular seafood bar on the west side of Santa Cruz. View a series of before and after photos. Look for the drastic change Maggie Duncan-Merrell creates.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/hawgs5.png"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-14" title="hawgs5" src="http://www.mduncandesigns.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/hawgs5-150x150.png" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>These are the Before/After photos of Hawgs Seafood Bar, located on the west-side of Santa Cruz off Mission Street.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">This design is tropically inspired, representing an underwater theme that withstands heavy foot traffic, all while maintaining a year round appeal. Hawgs Seafood Bar&#8217;s new landscape adheres to Santa Cruz County&#8217;s zero runoff restrictions, ecologically friendly standards and drought tolerant requirements.</p>
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		<title>Under Constuction</title>
		<link>http://www.mduncandesigns.com/underconstru/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:50:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>maggie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently creating a new website, please subscribe to the RSS feed to be notified of any adjustments or changes. M Duncan Desings Maggie Duncan-Merrell Duncan Designs Landscape Design and Consulting info@mduncandesigns.com 831-818-4304]]></description>
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<p>M Duncan Desings</p>
<p>Maggie Duncan-Merrell<br />
Duncan Designs<br />
Landscape Design and Consulting<br />
info@mduncandesigns.com<br />
831-818-4304</p>
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