Paradise Designs Blog

At Paradise Designs we create beautiful, functional outdoor spaces by utilizing the foundational elements of landscape design to deliver yards, gardens and living areas with harmony, balance, and purpose. Lines can be used properly can evoke a classic or contemporary feeling. Be they straight or curved,...

Looking out at your yard, what do you see? What is your dream? Maybe you imagine an inviting outdoor living space perfect for summer gatherings, or perhaps a tranquil garden retreat where you can unwind after a long day. Whatever your vision, when you call...

It’s in our name, and it is the guiding principle behind everything we do: design. At Paradise Designs, we believe that exceptional landscape design begins with a deep understanding of each client’s unique vision. Our mission is to transform outdoor spaces into stunning environments that are...

Thinking about building an outdoor kitchen and creating that outdoor entertainment space you’ve been dreaming of? These days, you can put just about any appliance you want in a backyard kitchen from smokers to pizza ovens… but the goal is to design a functional kitchen...

Did you know that California has more plant species than any other state in the nation? I’m not really surprised…but if you were wondering, at least one third of California’s native plants are found nowhere else in the world. Our native plants are not only...

Have you thought about starting an edible garden in your yard? I think now, more than ever, people are realizing the importance of growing their own food. Growing fruits and vegetables seems like an ancient practice in our modern society of busy, overscheduled families buzzing...

Want to know the perfect solution to being stuck at home and still enjoying the outdoors? You guessed it, California Rooms and Covered Patios! These are the next best thing to being outside these days, because for now, being stuck at home is the new normal....

Maintaining a healthy landscape and keeping your properties looking their best is an integral part of living in Orange County. Getting your landscape up to par increases your home value but it also makes you happy coming home to something you can be proud of....

If you live in a coastal area like San Clemente, Dana Point or Laguna Niguel chances are that you’re dealing with a sloped backyard or garden which can be easily overlooked and quickly become a liability. Existing conditions in your yard, including drainage systems, can...

Fall is a terrific time to tackle some of the maintenance, updates or additions you've been planning for your yard. Not only do we have the satisfaction of taking care of the work, we get to enjoy the new changes with our family and friends...

Autumn is upon us and the holidays are right around the corner. In addition to thoughts of fruit tree planting and some of the inevitable yearly clean ups of our softscapes and trimming trees around your yard after Summer’s heat, come plans for the holidays...

Before and After images always provide a striking look at the difference professional design and construction can make in your home.  In this instance, our client wanted to take advantage of their backyard to create a space the whole family could enjoy. We were able to...