FALL LEAF POTENTIAL This time of year, we are easily reminded why this season is referred to as “Fall.” Fallen leaves are invariably a symbol of Autumn, as well as a yearly chore to remove from one’s yard. But what if we told you that those leaves are more than they [...]
Ground Work Landscape Architecture is the design of space on every level – At our eye level, above our heads, and on the ground plane beneath our feet. The ground is an often-overlooked aspect of design, but it has the ability to define space and create interest within the landscape. Here we focus [...]
Pathways In The Landscape photography by: Sarah Cosca In a landscape of any scale, the experience of moving through it is as important as the experience of resting within it. Imagine a destination point – a tranquil gathering space surrounded by garden some distance from the house – and imagine [...]
Backyard Stay-Cations Over the past couple years, we’ve been thinking more about the art of the Stay-cation, and how we can bring rest and relaxation home to our own backyards. The concept of the “Stay-cation” isn’t new (though the pun might be) but its meaning as it pertains to the home landscape [...]
Set the Mood: Ambiance for Outdoor Entertaining As designers of space, we understand that the feeling of your outdoor living space makes all the difference, and never is this more key than when it comes to outdoor entertaining. The feeling we refer to as ‘ambiance’ could better be thought of as the transformative experience [...]
Dining "Out" Staying home has become something we love, but it's nice to have the elevated feel of our favorite haunts – Our local cafes and restaurants with their outdoor seating and casual vibes. Our favorite spots have both food and ambiance down to a science. So, we have been experimenting [...]
Contemporary Elements We are always excited about new things, especially when they relate to Landscape Architecture, so contemporary landscaping has truly stolen our hearts. Here are a few of our favorite contemporary elements we use in designing landscapes that stun with their simple and innovative modern style. Contemporary Aesthetic [...]
Indoor/Outdoor Spaces Depending on your climate, outdoor living can be a seasonal enjoyment or a year-round experience. Increasingly, the indoor/outdoor living space is becoming part of almost every landscape we create. These transitional spaces give all the feeling of the outdoors, with all the comforts of the indoors. Take a look [...]
COLOR IN THE GARDEN Color is an incredibly powerful element in any form of design. When we plan a landscape of any style, it is one of the first things on our minds! Of course color preferences are not the same for everyone, as liking or disliking different colors varies from person [...]
California Casual Landscape Architecture has seen many movements and style trends that influence the aesthetic of designed outdoor space. The variety of definitions of beauty is one thing we love about our work, and we are always looking forward to what is coming next. Northern California has always had its own unique look, [...]
