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...
Spring isn’t simply a change in weather, it’s an invitation. An invitation to step outside, imagine more, and transform your property into something intentional, beautiful, and distinctly yours. As winter fades, your landscape tells a story. You notice where color is missing, where drainage falls short,...
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...
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 Few things are more satisfying than watching an overgrown, cluttered, or outdated landscape evolve into a clean,...
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...
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...