BERKELEY Santa Monica, CA This project consists of a single story addition at the rear of the existing two story house. The site is a stepped hillside property with stunning views to West to the ocean. The addition will include a reconfiguration of bedrooms and bathrooms as well as a new recreation and study room that open to a large exterior deck.

After completing a stunning modern renovation of the interior, this young couple and their one year old son were ready to tackle the back yard. After refurbishing the "Spool" and designing a contemporary plant palette, the end result allowed a place to entertain family and friends. Photo by Rich Cox/ Rich Cox Photography

An axis through the hillside layers with korean grass steps above.
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Bocce Ball Court with compacted decomposed granite surface. Outdoor projects by Howe Custom Home Builders
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Pool & Pool House Stowe, Vermont This mountain top residential site offers spectacular 180 degree views towards adjacent hillsides. The client desired to replace an existing pond with a pool and pool house to be used for both entertaining and family use. The open site is adjacent to the driveway to the north but offered spectacular mountain views to the south. The challenge was to provide privacy at the pool without obstructing the beautiful vista from the entry drive. Working closely with the architect we designed the pool and pool house as one modern element closely linked by proximity, detailing & geometry. In so doing, we used precise placement, careful choice of building & site materials, and minimalist planting. Existing trees were edited to open up selected views to the south. Rows of ornamental grasses provide architectural delineation of outdoor space. Understated stone steps in the lawn loosely connect the pool to the main house. Architect: Michael Minadeo + Partners Image Credit: Westphalen Photography

Garden makeovers by Shirley Bovshow in Los Angeles. Glowing ornamental grasses and other low water plants enhance the natural style gardens surrounding this pool makeover expertly crafted by Southern California Landscape. Why start from scratch if you can "recreate" a pool scape that you will love for a fraction of the price. See the transformation: http://edenmakersblog.com/?p=533 Photo by Shirley Bovshow EdenMakersBlog.com

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Grasses combine to form this coastal eclectic garden space: carex, stipa, pennisetum, and more.
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