Ever wonder what is going on in your neighbor’s backyard when trash bins are delivered, bobcats go in and out of the yard and landscaper’s trucks seem to be a permanent fixture on the street? Someone is getting a new…
5 Comments / 1272 View / August 14, 2008
Garden in Santa Monica, California I’ve heard people say, “I can’t have a garden because I live in an apartment with no patio or balcony.” Ok, here is the proof that when there is a will, there is a way to…
6 Comments / 1280 View / June 9, 2008
I'm not against having a front lawn per se, if it's functional and small. Uninspired designs like the one my clients had before I made it over are ultimately a waste of water and time. My clients, Joe and Randi Grinbaum…
15 Comments / 1246 View / June 8, 2008
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…
15 Comments / 3848 View / June 3, 2008
Edible gardens in your front yard can be a scary thought but not when you plan a structured design like a “Knot Garden!”
12 Comments / 2067 View / March 20, 2008
Newly planted "checkerboard" Santolina bed One Year Later:"My, has that Santolina grown!" The newly planted Santolinas (Lavender Cotton) were petite 1-gallon plants two years ago, but look at them now! The…
5 Comments / 1068 View / February 21, 2008
A lush, garden outdoor family room replaces an unused entry patio. Imagine coming home to an inviting outdoor family room like this? Why go indoors at all when you can enjoy an outdoor family room with fireplace, sitting…
7 Comments / 1216 View / February 20, 2008
