The goal of this backyard was to create a space to sit and enjoy the quiet, garden ambiance.

We utilized this small space by splitting it up into two distinct areas: a charming entry garden & a courtyard-styled sitting area. The gaps in the fence allowed us to separate the 2 spaces while staying connected to the adjacent garden, and letting air and light through.

This backyard space got a full make-over. The 3 citrus trees were existing, but struggling due to no water source. Using almost exclusively CA Native plants and a variety of low, small succulents, we created a functional space for this family to enjoy: A Meandering decomposed granite path,...

Meandering decomposed granite paths, mulched perennial beds, CA Native plants, succulent groundcovers, a zen gravel area behind garage, functional paver pad for lounging/hammock/small fire pit

This area was all grass. We installed CA Native plants and drought tolerant plants to keep the garden waterwise. We highlighted the modern architecture of the house by incorporating angled borders and various sized square cement pavers. On the far side, we installed charcoal flagstone stepping...

This was a front yard lawn. We installed CA Native plants and drought tolerant plants to keep the garden waterwise. We highlighted the modern architecture of the house by incorporating angled borders and various sized square cement pavers. The parkway is decomposed granite, and is carried into the...

This cute little back house unit had a small yard of patchy grass and no defined garden beds. Decomposed granite (used here) is low maintenance, permeable, and provides a fun texture to any yard. To highlight this space, we planted drought tolerant plants that will eventually grow in and create a...

This cute little back house unit had a small yard of patchy grass and no defined garden beds. Decomposed granite (used here) is low maintenance, permeable, and provides a fun texture to any yard. To highlight this space, we planted drought tolerant plants that will eventually grow in and create a...

This very large parkway (roughly 70'x12') features drought tolerant plants with an emphasis on mass plantings. Installing plants in groups according to variety allows you to see the artistic nature of the plant since it becomes bold and showy in bulk. Due to filtered light and the layer of mulch...