This beautiful home in wine country was ready for a full renovation. Brand new driveway, plantings, grass, water features, pool remodel, lighting…the works. The anti-slip bullnose brick coping made a huge difference in the overall look of the pool. We loved the project, the client, the location – everything about this.

This signature project is in Canyon Lake, California. It features everything from a brand new infinity edge pool with a glass wall to a basketball court, a boat house, a putting green, front waterfall and so much more. Everything from the driveway to the pool dock were removed and replaced with fresh, high-end landscaping. The…

This previously wide-open space is now a dream backyard. The paver pathways lead around a specimen tree to water features, raised planters, an above ground pool and through lovely plantings. The walls feature rustic wood-style stone facing. The BBQ island and outdoor fireplace also feature this same material. The whole effect is a peaceful and…

This vast front yard started as an all-grass generic space that anyone could drive past without noticing. After the addition of walls, gates, pilasters, walkways, a dry river bed (with custom concrete bridge), stonework, artificial turf and ample low-voltage-lighting, it certainly catches attention now!

Outdoor pavilions, also sometimes known as pergolas, are a great all-weather addition to any yard. They blend in nicely with the architecture and materials of the home while standing out as a focal point of any yard.

Decomposed Granite – also known as DG – is a versatile landscape material. Its relatively low cost makes it an excellent material for walking paths, bike tracks, and secondary sitting areas. Its neutral color makes it an excellent fit for Mediterranean, Farmhouse, Wine Country, Desert and other landscape styles.

Modern style landscapes feature clean lines, cool tones – especially greys – and geometric shapes. Plant emphasis is placed more on shape and foliage than on flower color.

Natural grass is not the right choice for every home or every family. Luckily, there are a number of alternatives for California homeowners to choose from. Included below is a representative sample of select kinds and applications of grass alternatives, but please see our other pages to find many other options as well. Dry river…

Farmhouse and rustic style landscapes draw on America’s traditional farms for inspiration. Projects often feature a variety of plants in green, silver, purple, white, pink, yellow and blue. Grasses and soft-textured plants feature as well. Focal points, planter boxes, whisky barrels, the use of wood and other signature materials are important in creating the overall…