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Landscaping Oak Park

Published: Nov 2nd, 2009 | Author: admin Add Comment

The neighborhoods in the town of Oak Park near Thousand Oaks reflect the Mediterranean climate of this area near the Santa Monica Mountains. The heat of summer days is tempered by the cool ocean breezes that blow in from the west, and winter temperatures are rarely uncomfortable. The airiness and steady sunshine lend easily to backyard patios, decks, spas, and a general enjoyment of outdoor entertaining and pride in property.

Oak Park residents seem to take a certain pride in their green spaces. The town is comprised mainly of single family homes and private townhomes, separated by plenty of parks and greenbelts running along the streets and surrounding residential divisions. A good selection of native and imported flora is evident in the oaks and elms nestled in among the palms and ground cover, and lawn designs of all shapes and sizes finish this portrait of California suburban living.

This scenario results in a great variety of methods of landscaping Oak Park. A unique aspect about Oak Park is that many streets and green spaces are owned and cared for by the community itself, which puts forth an admirable effort in the maintenance and replenishing of the variety of floral and grass species that highlight the parks and roadways. This fervor in landscaping Oak Park carries over into the homeowners associations and private residences, where creativity in design is reflected most.