Landscaping with shade structures has become an essential component of modern outdoor design, transforming yards into comfortable, functional extensions of the home. In the strong sun exposure of Southern California integrating structures like pergolas, shade sails, and patio covers are both a practical and aesthetic...
Whether you plan to stay in your home or are moving in the near future, professional landscape design is a reliable way to increase home value as well as curb appeal. Buyers often form their first impression from the street, and a welcoming landscape signals...
With the new year approaching, it may be worth taking a fresh look at your yard and considering thoughtful changes that improve both its function and appearance. As weather patterns continue to present challenges—from heavier rains to longer dry spells—it’s especially important to pay close...
Here at Paradise Designs we have spent many years spearheading a larger trend where the outdoor room, especially in our temperate Southern California environment, is reimagined as a year-round destination rather than a summer retreat. They function as a keystone with seating areas and for...
Paradise Designs has our roots in tropical design and with a renewed focus on pairing that beauty with our California climate, arid tropical landscaping has become increasingly popular. An arid tropical style blends the exotic appeal of tropical foliage with the practicality required for our semi-arid...
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...
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...
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....
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...