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 [...]
DESIGN WITH NATIVE PLANTS Introducing Native plants to the landscape is a trend that is becoming more popular as awareness of climate change and natural ecosystem preservation increases. As a firm dedicated to the best in design in California and beyond, we are increasingly using the plants native to the areas in which [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Abstracting The Landscape “I don’t get it.” Is probably the most commonly-used phrase when looking at abstract art. Abstraction is a concept that can be hard to grasp, after all. Merriam-Webster helpfully defines the abstract as “expressing a quality apart from an object” which makes sense if you don’t think about [...]
Design Details: Carpentry We always have an intention in mind for our designed spaces: To create a sublime, all-encompassing outdoor experience. If we do our job right, you are enjoying this experience so much that you aren’t thinking about how it was put together. But as you spend more time in [...]
Feeding Your Plants When you walk down the aisle in the garden shop, there is often a bewildering selection of bags and boxes of fertilizer. You may find yourself wondering what your plants really want. If only you could ask them to write you a shopping list! While not too hard [...]
An Innovative Approach: Landscaping the Sunset House of Innovation When the owners of Sunset Magazine’s House of Innovation called last year for a complete reimagining of their landscape, the J.Montgomery team was in heaven! Initially conceptualized by Sunset and Popular Science Magazine as part of a series of experimental showcase homes, [...]
What We Love It’s the season of love, and like every year we find ourselves overwhelmed with all the love that we feel… For our families and loved ones and for our clients (always at the top of our list, always!) This year our hearts are also brimming for the amazing [...]
Knowing Your Property 101 How much do you know about where you live? Many homeowners find out that there is a lot to learn about a home and property when you first buy or lease- In fact, it can be overwhelming! So when your Landscape Architect comes around wanting to see [...]
