This small seating area off to the side of the garden feels more naturalistic and casual. Decomposed granite forms the flooring, and cube-shaped Bouquet Canyon boulders form a nice sheltering rim around the space.

A drought-tolerant landscape design that includes a decomposed granite (DG) pathway and area around a tree bordered by drought tolerant plants with mulch and a large mulch and ground cover area. Also a porcelain fountain with river rocks at the base.

A simple front-yard, drought-tolerant landscape design with decomposed granite (DG), plants, a concrete walkway, a brick walkway and low retaining wall

A drought-tolerant landscape design with decomposed granite (DG) and plants with a concrete walkway winding through it towards the front entry. A low brick retaining wall surrounds it.

Contemporary black path light with carex meanders along decomposed granite path retained by Sonoma fieldstones.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun side yard decomposed granite garden path in San Francisco for spring.

A flagstone patio leads to a decomposed granite (DG) walkway bordered by drought-tolerant beds with mulch..Gravel beds with plants edge the back yard--some drought tolerant, some hedge and some vine plants.

Decomposed granite panels with limestone curbing generate a high-impact visual for a low-impact space. Large containers at opposite ends of the panels help define the space, adding another level of interest. Landscape design by Josh Griffin.

Wide view of the Talmadge Canyon luxury backyard featuring custom wood raised planter beds, horizontal wood fence, decorative laser-cut metal privacy panels, decomposed granite pathways, and a wood pergola with sweeping canyon views in San Diego.

Decomposed granite pathways serve as extensions of the light-brushed concrete terraces, and their shared monochrome palette complements the warm colors of the house. The brick from the house is also repeated in the garden walls. Boxwood hedges, honey locusts, and a specimen topiary all add rich beauty without distracting from the stunning architecture. Photo by Chris Major.

Drought tolerant landscape with succulents create a backyard oasis in this La Mesa, California full home remodel. A combination of tone on tone Green paint is accented with bright white trim for a crisp and clean refreshed look. Large Redwood deck off the kitchen acts as an extension of the home offering our clients the quintessential Southern California indoor-outdoor vibe they had always wanted. Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite and wood fence raised garden bed in San Diego.

Decomposed granite, poured in place pavers, drought tolerant planting, olive trees, pergola, retaining wall, gravel
Photo of a mid-sized traditional desert and full sun decomposed granite landscaping in Los Angeles.

This Glendale, CA project includes DG--decomposed granite, drought-tolerant plants, mulch, hedge plants & drip irrigation.

Decomposed granite, drought tolerant planting, olive trees, pergola, retaining wall, gravel
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional desert and full sun decomposed granite landscaping in Los Angeles.

Decomposed granite "Event Gathering Area" for parties under the shade of an Old Oak tree with a stone lined "mock" bridge across a drainage channel.
This is an example of a rustic decomposed granite walkway in Sacramento.

Stabilized DG is used here as a patio.

Canna lilies accent the transition from formal bluestone to decomposed granite walkway.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun side yard decomposed granite and wood fence walkway in San Francisco for spring.

A backyard landscape design with a large decomposed granite DG area. A new sod installation with a drought-tolerant border with succulents, mulch, vines and hedge plants. A large mulch area for a kid's playground.

Decomposed granite pathways, a birdbath, surrounded by California native plants and traditional herbs.
Inspiration for a mid-sized drought-tolerant and full sun backyard decomposed granite landscaping in San Francisco.