The Jockey Club
This project solved a unique challenge at The Jockey Club in Carlsbad—replacing a dying live boxwood hedge around a fountain with a custom curved artificial alternative that includes hidden maintenance access.
Project Specifications
- Location
- The Jockey Club, Carlsbad, CA
- Industry
- Commercial
- Type
- Hedges
- Completed
- November 2018
| Location | The Jockey Club, Carlsbad, CA |
|---|---|
| Product | Custom artificial boxwood hedge |
| Scope | Curved hedge around fountain |
| Application | Commercial – fountain surround |
| Key detail | Hidden fountain access port |
| Completed | November 2018 |
Understanding the Problem
The property featured a fountain surrounded by a live boxwood hedge that struggled to survive due to chemical exposure from fountain maintenance treatments continuously affecting the plants.
The Geranium Street Approach
Geranium Street fabricated and installed a custom artificial boxwood hedge that conformed to the fountain’s curvature. The design included a hidden access port for fountain water control maintenance, eliminating the need to disturb the hedge for system checks.
Transformative Impact
The artificial hedge provides permanent aesthetic enhancement while eliminating maintenance challenges posed by chemical exposure and environmental factors. The fountain area now maintains year-round visual appeal.
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Common Questions
Why did The Jockey Club replace its live boxwood hedge with an artificial one?
The live boxwood surrounding the fountain kept dying from continuous chemical exposure caused by fountain maintenance treatments. Geranium Street replaced it with a custom curved artificial boxwood hedge that eliminates the ongoing plant loss while keeping the same look year-round.
How was the hedge designed to fit around the fountain?
Geranium Street fabricated and installed a custom artificial boxwood hedge that conforms to the fountain’s curvature. The design also integrates a hidden access port so the fountain’s water controls can be serviced without disturbing the hedge.
What ongoing maintenance does this artificial hedge require?
The artificial hedge provides permanent aesthetic enhancement with no upkeep tied to chemical exposure or environmental factors. The fountain area now keeps its visual appeal year-round without replacing dying plants.
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California installation for artificial hedges, privacy walls, fence extensions, and artificial living walls is handled by Califauxscapes, the California installation division of Geranium Street USA, Inc.
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