Roses In The Landscape As Landscape Architects, the plants we incorporate into our designed spaces are as integral to the experience as our built structures. We love many plants for their beauty, durability, and long-term performance in the garden, and of course we share our clients’ favorites, among them the [...]
Emotion In The Landscape We ask ourselves many question when designing Outdoor Living space… “How will people interact in the landscape? How will the landscape hold space for people?” and, perhaps most importantly, “How will that experience feel?” Our emotions allow us to make sense of the world around us as [...]
The Winter Garden Here in the Bay Area, we enjoy a climate that makes outdoor living possible in every season. The coldest weeks of winter might be spent inside, true, but even on the shortest days of the year your garden can be enjoyed! Is it possible to have a beautiful [...]
Design Process Part 3: Design Oversight Services Construction of a landscape is a lot of work for the contractor and construction team, and often also for the homeowner. Questions arise, details need ironing out, substitutions may be required, and when your full-time job isn’t landscaping it can be a lot to take on. For this reason, [...]
Design Process Part 2: Construction Documents & Details Once we finalize a Conceptual Landscape Design with the desired layout, elements, and cost inventory, we can move on to the next stage! Construction Documents are defined as technical drawings that are used to obtain permits, prepare comprehensive bids & implement the design vision to its fullest. [...]
Design Process Part 1: Client Connection & Creative Design When we set out to design a landscape, we know we are designing a lived experience that is perfectly unique to your lifestyle and your passions – In short, the landscape of your dreams. On a daily basis we mix dreams with reality, in [...]
Plant Focus: Phormiums There are so many things to love about this time of year. Cooler weather and cozy vibes reign, and we relish the excuse to bring out our sweaters and hang out in the Autumn garden. That being said, late-season color in the garden can be a tough one. [...]
Fall Garden Close-Up: Seeds, Roots, & Bulbs This time of year, it may seem like things are drawing to a close in the garden. You’ve already harvested vegetables and fruits, and many of the flowers are giving one last show before it gets cold. So what else could possibly need to [...]
Mission Revival Landscapes California architecture has a long and complex history, from Victorian to Mission to Modern, and each style tells a story while bearing its own unique beauty. When it comes to the landscape, keeping in style with this architecture allows us to tell part of that story and highlight [...]
CLIMATE ZONES 101 If you buy plants in nurseries or research garden ideas online, you have probably noticed that plants sometimes have “zone” numbers listed. While there may be some folks well-versed in planting by zone, others of us want to know exactly what those darn numbers mean! Planting zones allow [...]
