This backyard space used to effectively be half this size. In an earlier stage of the properties ownership... a large garden space was fenced in and lay fallow. Now, this large lawn is well used by a Boxer puppy and its owner. An architectural slab paver walkway connects the patio space and the hobby shed. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

We developed a solution to address the property's extreme water runoff by working with a civil engineer. Water mitigation involved several coordinated steps, including a rain garden, new soil mix, grading and creating an extensive connection to the city storm drain system.

Low-voltage night lighting flanks the path as it continues through the backyard space. Late night trips out to the shed for that last-minute hobby session just became more feasible. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

A small but peaceful urban backyard retreat. River rock "streams" complement the design. as well as pottery used as bubbler fountains.
Photo of a river rock landscaping in Dallas.

A project which entailed the combination of both erosion, storm water and roof runoff , and making a very small enclosed hidden yard into an attractive garden with Orient appeals and themes.

Design ideas for a large southwestern drought-tolerant, desert and partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Denver.

Hellebores, hostas, astilbe, oregon grape, heuchera and the like surround the foreground... while a Wolf Eye's Dogwood and Summer flowering Rhododendron populate the understory of some mature Fir trees.

outdoor living space, pergolas, trellis, arbors, outdoor seating, flagstone hardscaping, stone walkway
Design ideas for a traditional rock river rock landscaping in Portland.

Western style barrel for collecting rain water from roof for plants in the stream bed.
Photo of a mid-sized farmhouse drought-tolerant and full sun backyard concrete paver garden path in San Diego.

Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Baltimore.

Photo of a huge rustic full sun backyard stone landscaping with a fire pit.

Redwood Builders had the pleasure of working with leading SF based architects Seth and Melissa Hanley of Design Blitz to create a sleek and modern backyard "Shudio" structure. Located in their backyard in Sebastopol, the Shudio replaced a falling-down potting shed and brings the best of his-and-hers space planning: a painting studio for her and a beer brewing shed for him. During their frequent backyard parties (which often host more than 90 guests) the Shudio transforms into a bar with easy through traffic and a built in keg-orator. The finishes are simple with the primary surface being charcoal painted T111 with accents of western red cedar and a white washed ash plywood interior. The sliding barn doors and trim are constructed of California redwood. The trellis with its varied pattern creates a shadow pattern that changes throughout the day. The trellis helps to enclose the informal patio (decomposed granite) and provide privacy from neighboring properties. Existing mature rhododendrons were prioritized in the design and protected in place where possible.

This is an example of a decorative and mid-sized rustic shade granite and backyard free-form and gravel landscaping in Baltimore for spring.

This backyard space used to effectively be half this size. In an earlier stage of the properties ownership... a large garden space was fenced in and lay fallow. Now, this large lawn is well used by a Boxer puppy and its owner. An architectural slab paver walkway connects the patio space and the hobby shed. Photography by: Joe Hollowell

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Design ideas for a contemporary full sun landscaping in Dallas.

Dry Creek bed
Design ideas for a rustic landscaping in Austin.

This backyard space used to effectively be half this size. In an earlier stage of the properties ownership... a large garden space was fenced in and lay fallow. Now, this large lawn is well used by a Boxer puppy and its owner. An architectural slab paver walkway connects the patio space and the hobby shed. Photography by: Joe Hollowell