Drought conditions have forced extreme water conservation measures in Los Angeles and it shows!
I’ve never seen so many parched looking lawns, especially now that we are only allowed to water our yards two days per week.
Fortunately for me, I’ve always had a “plant-driven yard” with little to no lawn to look after so my yard is still looking [...]

Before Photo
I had an instant design vision for this backyard the moment I saw it. I envisioned a romantic gazebo in the corner, a new handcrafted wood fence, and a raised tumbled stone wall with a swath of Geranium incanum cascading over it. A country garden retreat!
In a flash, it all came together in detail [...]

Kangaroo paws come in a rainbow of colors and in full and dwarf varieties.
The yellow “Kangaroo paw” plants provide an airy and translucent hedge that separates my private “master bedroom retreat garden” from the rest of the backyard. My intention was to create a “portal” effect into the small grassy area without enclosing it with [...]

Water is a precious commodity these days and in my work as a landscape designer, I’m known for replacing  thirsty lawns with colorful low-water gardens.
I understand its tough for homeowners to rip out their lawns because once the grass is gone; there is a large space to fill.  The decisions can seem daunting, from what plants [...]