Articles
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Transform your front yard with a stunning curved stamped concrete walkway
Transform your front yard with a stunning curved stamped concrete walkway and stairway. Note how this renovation enhances curb appeal and creates a natural flow to the front door. Moving the stairway to the center (it was right next to the driveway) also brings balance…
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Provide Meaning in a Side Yard through Artwork
In this blog I discuss how using sculpture/ artwork in a side yard can provide meaning. I also describe how I use writing brainstorming as a technique to uncover the meanings and considerations for a project. Providing meaning is one of the goals of landscape…
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Stone Raised Planters and Retaining Walls
We took advantage of the hill in this Lincoln front yard by creating custom cultured stone raised planters and retaining walls. The result helps to achieve the homeowners’ renovation goals: to have a unique feature and creative walkway, to enjoy a courtyard for both relaxing…
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Fall color in Colfax project with retaining walls
We completed a full landscape design makeover of this challenging hillside front yard in Colfax: retaining walls, walkway, pot fountain, and plants. The homeowners did the planting themselves–whew! The reds, yellows, and even gray foliage complement the gray house.
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Natural Waterfall and Landscape Renovation in Roseville
We chose and placed each rock with intention for this natural waterfall project at Morgan Creek, Roseville. Although planted only a few weeks ago, it’s filling in nicely, providing a perfect foreground to the backdrop of the redwoods. The color of the new stamped concrete…
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Patio Cover with Drought Tolerant Plantings in Rocklin
Adding an alumawood patio cover to this Rocklin Whitney Ranch yard, provided the shade that these homeowners needed in order to be able to use their yard and enjoy their pool. This low maintenance overhead also provides an interesting architectural element to the yard by…