When considering reworking your landscape or starting anew, it’s important to look at your yard ‘anchors’. There are many items that can anchor your yard. This center piece can be a hardscape like a sitting area or fireplace, it can be a pool or living...
Water is a cooling, relaxing and essential element in the California Garden. While in the past several years the focus of water in our yards has been to conserve as much of it as possible due to the long standing drought, we are in a bit...
Outdoor rooms are a true California luxury thanks to our temperate climate and the minimal bug problem (ok, maybe a few pesky bugs). They can be simple or grand depending on budget or vision. Outdoor rooms with actual roofs create a year round usable room that allows...
As summer fast approaches and we move our lives outdoors, we should think about creating a cohesive approach to the way we use or would like to make use of our outdoor environments. Be they back or front yards, the discussion should begin with consideration...
The New Year always seems to bring with it new possibilities. Since we are talking landscapes here, make the resolution to invest in your home’s potential. Commit to making home improvements with a green mindset; choosing local and sustainable materials whenever possible, opting for energy and...
As we head into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season make a commitment not to neglect your outdoor spaces. Make the most of your outdoor space every season of the year. This time of year naturally our attention turns inward to the warm...
With the long hot summer behind us and some of our garden looking a little tired, it is a good time of year to assess the bones of your gardens and outdoor spaces. While your outdoor spaces are fresh in your mind from a season...
Living in Southern California, we have the luxury of enjoying the outdoors most of the year. Mid-Century designers recognized this and began designing homes with indoor and outdoor features that flowed seamlessly. The truth is, our affinity for outdoor living in a temperate climate goes...