This beautiful Mediterranean garden has it all: A pool patio, large play spaces, secret patios, strolling paths, shady resting spots, and lots of drought-tolerant plants that provide color, movement, and year-round interest. The spring planting is reminiscent of an impressionist painting.

The large-scale renovation of this garden included the transformation of lawn to planting areas, extension of outdoor living spaces, the development of garden areas formerly unused, as well as extensive irrigation and drainage work.

Award: 2009, Large Landscape Renovations, CLCA (California Landscape Contractors Association)