This yard went from bare dirt to a refined outdoor space designed for both beauty and ease. We created a flagstone patio for relaxing, laid down stepstone paths to draw the eye through the space, and added a dry riverbed feature for dimension and movement A raised flowerbed at the back offers structure and seasonal interest, while a thoughtful mix of perennials and evergreens, including Karl Foerster grass, cotoneaster, Montgomery spruce, and creeping pine, adds color and tex

This shaded side yard once featured patchy gravel and minimal definition. We began by removing the old gravel and leveling the entire space to the stucco line using basecourse. Each piece of flagstone was hand-cut and carefully fitted to create a smooth, flowing patio surface that beautifully defines the area. The original bench was relocated for better balance and usability, and the existing lilac was preserved and incorporated into the refreshed layout. Now this patio offer

This once-forgotten entryway now has a whole new feel. We repurposed the existing stone to create a cleaner, more intentional layout and installed a flagstone patio to carve out a cozy sitting area. New plantings, including lavender, penstemons, and other perennials, were added for long-term seasonal color, though they’re still lying low after their winter planting. The updated design strikes a balance between structure and softness, creating a space that will only improve wi

For this project, we removed overgrown juniper and mugo pine that had outgrown their welcome, along with an outdated, non-functioning irrigation system and a flagstone layout that just didn’t work anymore. In its place? A beautifully reimagined flagstone patio—clean lines, intentional spacing, and improved functionality. We added a river rock border to frame a new cactus garden and brought in additional flagstone to tie the whole space together. Now this area feels open, grou