Residential

Waters Edge An existing house underwent a complete remodel, and so did the garden. Existing mature trees were kept in the front and side yard, screening the house from the street. A beautiful existing fig tree welcomes you as you enter the home. A new, low wood fence was added along the street, and large

In the Vineyard The extensive remodel of a Napa Valley estate allowed us to create a beautiful farm garden that retains its identity as part of the productive Napa Valley landscape. The existing swimming pool and massive palms at its corners were integrated into the design and became an organizing feature of the design.  The

An Artist’s Garden When the family added a guesthouse, a garage and reconfigured the driveway, it was also time to rethink the landscape. The lot is steep and studded with oak trees, and there was already a strong use of natural materials such as stone, wood and metal.  We created a geometric paving pattern in

Sonoma Lifestyle This new vacation home was built on a hilltop with great views. The outdoor areas closest to the house are level, and there was room for a pool, lawn, and an entrance court in addition to a gravel parking area with a carport. Traditional Mediterranean plants placed in a grid pattern combined with

Garden Sanctuary The client wanted a fabulous and stylish garden setting appropriate for entertainment and play. The entry to the house was redesigned with new steps and oversized rectangular pavers as well as softly textured, drought-tolerant plantings. We used a simple and clean color palette of white, grey, pink and greens in both planting and

No Fuss Landscape An edgy, modern house on a hilly site needed usable outdoor spaces and a matching landscape. As avid swimmers, the clients had a lap pool at the top of their wish list. We placed the pool along the contour lines of the hillside, on a slight angle to the house.  A deck was

Cozy Urban Oasis This overgrown city lot was transformed into an oasis of lush planting that encloses a cozy patio.  In the rear yard, a pergola extends over a concrete couch and fire pit creating an ideal space for relaxing. Project Information: Photography: @ShadesofGreenLocation: San Francisco, CA

Mid-Century Garden Located on a residential hillside, the Mid-Century Garden overlooks the bay. The landscape design is a beautiful composition of refined materials and planting that complements the mid-century architecture and is sensitive to the ecological, functional, and aesthetic needs of the client. The front hillside planting was overhauled with native sages, grasses, and creeping

Eichler Living A young family had just bought their Eichler and had limited funds, but they really wanted a garden. What they lacked for funding, they made up for in guts and energy. We designed the garden for them, and over the next couple of years they built it themselves  They laid pavers, poured concrete