| before & after |
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right side before, left side after |
| San Isidro |
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Balance the end of an odd-shaped lot with a shady respite for adults and a play area for kids adding lots of colorful plantings. |
| Marna Lynn |
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Exchange a thirsty lawn for a layered xeriscape starring a tumbled glass river bed from city recycling, boulders and a concise planting of lavender, California poppy, thyme and yarrow. |
| Old Town |
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A pass-through side yard becomes a perfect lounge and cafe for a family with a small child and lots of friends. |
| Vista del Norte |
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Dress up an existing concrete patio with low-maintenance plantings, a stacked flagstone raised bed and a space for a future hot tub. |
| Paseo del Norte |
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Seamlessly integrate a shaded new grill kitchen and bar, a gas fire pit, and large waterfall with the existing environment. |
| Near Heights |
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Take out the tired lawn and oversized trees. Put in a pretty, low-maintenance xeriscape for the front drive and entry. |
| West Mesa |
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Change a sandy, odd-shaped back and sideyard into a colorful, usable space for dining, lounging and hot tub. |
| Rio Grande |
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Transform the narrow front and side yards left after a remodel into low-maintenance spaces that transition from a welcoming entry to a peaceful hot tub retreat. |
| Wells Park |
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"I was just looking over the landscape plans to figure out what we need to replace and was again blown away by how lovely your design is. You are so talented! Thanks again for doing such a great job. We are so
sad to be leaving it because we know it is only going to get better. " |
| Las Lomas |
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In a neighborhood near the university, with trees, lawns, and a touch of xeriscape, sits a beautiful Mediterranean-style house, gracefully existing in the arid Southwest. Although the backyard had been a bare dirt expanse for years, the retired clients want a place to entertain and spend time with their grandson. Along with easy-to-reach beds, low-maintenance plantings and more shade, they envisioned a raised terrace to embrace their view of the East mountains and a water feature. |
