How to Plan and Budget for a New Backyard
Ready to discuss your future backyard? I am here to help and can give you a complimentary consultation to get you started.
Safe Design Meeting Guide During Covid
We believe in a process where Landscape Design is Fun, Fast and Stress-Free and Safe!
Tips for Pulling your Permit with the City
Pulling your own permit can save you money and time when done right. Read our tips for how to pull a successful landscape permit.
Maintaining the Low Maintenance Garden
Whether you’ve decided to take on your own garden upkeep or hire a professional, here are the top 5 maintenance tips all homeowners should know
Heaters for Your Outdoor Room
When I’ve designed an outdoor room, the perfect finishing touch is to add heat so that you can entertain even on cold evenings. The first thing I try to determine for my client is: how much heat will they need and where?
Living Large in a Small Space: Willow Glen Case Study
When space is limited but your wish list is tall, consider hiring a professional landscape designer to help maximize your yards full potential.
Selecting Outdoor Furniture to Complete Your New Backyard
Julie Orr has a background in furniture design from her days as a commercial interior designer. Her motto: form follows function while also "feeling good" to the end user.
Drought Tolerant Turf Alternative Groundcover
Dead Lawn got you Brown and Feeling Down? Try a Drought Tolerant Turf Alternative Groundcover instead.
European Farmhouse Living- Case Study in Menlo Park
This warm and outgoing Menlo Park family saw an opportunity to turn and crowed "forested backyard" into a ideal entertaining space for impromptu pizza parties or kiddie soccer games. The inside of the home is urban farmhouse so why not bring some of the farm living and European styling into the backyard as well?
Upgrade to LED Lighting in your Garden
With new technology and more competition in market, prices have come down for LED outdoor lighting.
