Effective drainage is one of the most important, and often overlooked, components of a healthy, functional landscape. Without proper drainage design, rainwater and irrigation can collect in low areas, saturate soil, damage plants, erode slopes, and even threaten foundations, patios, walkways, and other structures. At Paradise...
A landscape design project often falls into three different categories. One is starting from scratch. This could be a new home or a home where you are ready to redesign your yard around with little to no landscaping. A blank canvas. In these instances, there is...
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...
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...
A deeply rewarding aspect of landscape design is the remarkable transformation that takes place in a client’s property between the very first site visit and the final reveal. Few things are more satisfying than watching an overgrown, cluttered, or outdated landscape evolve into a clean,...
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...
What are Hardscape and Softscape and how do they affect my yard? Every landscaping project has two major features, hardscape and softscape. Hardscape are typically the man made features in the landscape, or the immovable pieces such as concrete, pavers, driveways, paths, walls, pergolas, kitchens, decks, and...