You spend a large portion of your life at home, and deserve to enjoy your surroundings. That’s why we sometimes remodel to make a house more comfortable and attractive. But your backyard and especially your swimming pool are an extension of your home, and provide a place for entertaining and relaxation. And so, you might…
Some of us enter our pools with a running cannonball jump. But for those of us who are feeling a bit less boisterous, or for young children, the elderly, or disabled, that might not be an option. Aside from installing your standard metal pool ladder, we can design today’s pools with creative entry options that…
A swimming pool will keep you cool and provide fun all summer long. But it can also serve as an attractive focal point for your backyard, and a fun place for social gatherings. So naturally, you might want to add a few components to beautify your pool or increase your enjoyment of it. The following…
In response to drought conditions, or perhaps simply in an effort to reduce water bills and maintenance time, many of our customers have replaced their traditional grass lawns with kurapia. Kurapia has enjoyed a surge of popularity due to its low water requirements, but many of you don’t know much about it otherwise. Now that…
If you’re in Riverside County, you probably know that we’re suffering through a period of drought. In order to combat this problem and ensure that we have enough water for essential services, everyone needs to do their part. The first thing you need to know is that, yes, our county is subject to certain restrictions…
Summer is swimming pool season, and you might be dreaming of your own backyard pool. One trend we’re seeing a lot lately is raised, or elevated, swimming pools. But before you opt for this visually appealing construction style, make sure you’ve researched all of the benefits and drawbacks. Benefit #1: Raised pools are suitable for…
Orchids are some of the most unique and beautiful flowers, and have certainly earned their outstanding reputation among passionate home gardeners. And contrary to common belief, orchids aren’t always as difficult to maintain as many people think! Of course, that depends upon species, and some orchids can certainly be more finicky than others. Once you’ve…
Your landscaping doesn’t just provide beauty and curb appeal to your home’s exterior. It also serves as an outdoor recreational space. And so, over time your yard might evolve to meet your family’s changing interests and needs, or even just to keep pace with current trends in landscaping or entertainment. Right now, we’re seeing a…
With Memorial Day and a summer of barbecues approaching, you might be eyeing your outdoor space with some fresh inspiration in mind. Is it finally time to install the outdoor kitchen of your dreams? Or are you looking for some trendy updates for your existing space? We’ve been seeing a lot of the following five…
Mothers Day is rapidly approaching, and it’s time to plan your brunch and other activities. With the weather so warm and pleasant lately, why not spend the day outdoors? Kids can always benefit from less screen time and more nature time, and there’s plenty to keep them busy in the yard or elsewhere outside. Check…
Now that many of us are starting to travel again, you might be looking for vacation ideas. With Las Vegas a convenient drive from Southern California, and so much to do there, the city might top your list of potential vacation spots. But did you know Las Vegas has so much to offer aside from…
Last but certainly not least in our series on current design trends, we will discuss Modern style concepts for 2022 and upcoming years. While you might think of Modern as “simple”, to be well done it must be planned as carefully as any other style! If the saying “less is more” appeals to you, check…
Even though the landscape design world has changed significantly in the past few years, Traditional concepts aren’t going away. In fact, Traditional styles are still extremely popular; we just find new ways to keep the concepts fresh and interesting for homeowners who want a classic look that is up to date. Typically, traditional landscaping includes…
In last week’s blog, we focused on learning the foundational terms of describing style. Now, let’s focus on a popular combination of several styles: Contemporary style. What is Contemporary style, with regard to landscape design? Contemporary style reimagines several other design concepts, and shows up in a range of current trends. We tend to see…
A lot has changed in the world of landscape design over the past couple of years. So for this month, we wanted to use a series of blogs to update you on this year’s most current styles. While there’s no need to stick to the strict confines of a label, words do help us to…