Outdoor Entertaining in a Compact Space

Walls and terraces can be beautiful, function or both! Decorative and planter walls can add dimension to a yard. Retaining walls can create more usable space or make existing spaces safer from erosion and flooding. Pilasters make wonderful decorative additions to both front and rear yards. A variety of materials can be utilized: stackable block,…

This brand new home in Wine Country Temecula had something for the whole family. The putting green was large enough for everyone to play together, the large porch swing provided a peaceful place to relax. There were two patio covers – solid and latticed for everyone’s comfort. There was even a fire-water feature complete with…

Removing all of the grass in this Oceanside yard allowed this family to enjoy a water feature, dry river bed, garden bridge, fire pit, patio cover and other planted spaces. There will be a whole lot more color and a whole lot less water and maintenance. This peaceful yard (and its owner) is one of…

This large front yard lacked curb appeal, much to the home owner’s frustration. After putting in strolling pathways, new green grass, and a sitting wall to create a front courtyard with a little extra seating, they are happy to come pull into their driveway every day. The colored concrete ribbons added to the driveway made…

Building this simple wall created a front courtyard that functions like a private retreat for the home owners. Facing it with brick to match the existing garage pillars tied the new element into the existing space.

Before we began this project, there was a too-small patio, a dead lawn and a slope that didn’t wow! By extending the patio, we were able to put in a large patio cover to create a comfortably shaded sitting space. The artificial turf added low-maintenance and low-water greenery. The brand-new retaining wall created more living…

Artificial turf was a feature of this Roripaugh Ranch landscape that created a low maintenance and low water area for grandchildren to play. The raised garden boxes allow for delicious homegrown vegetables and herbs to be grown for all to enjoy!

This family home in Murrieta now features an artificial turf play space for the children, a patio for the adults, decomposed granite pathways and even a raised garden area for growing edibles.