Before & After

Before & After
Sacramento & Davis, CA
This was a small backyard in real need of a makeover and the other was a sideyard used for storage. The first 4 from left to right 'before and after' photos are of a design in Sacramento. The following 5 'before and after' photos are of a sideyard design in Davis.

Both designs work well in a small yard or just a special part of a larger yard. Homeowners can have something special and serene that doesn't have to cost a lot when in a smaller space.
 
Both families love their new Asian gardens and really enjoy the low maintenance, too. The Japanese maples and other plants are getting larger and fuller as another season passes and soon will offer more richness and privacy. 
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Folsom, CA
This landscaping project was for homeowners in Folsom, CA. They wanted something gorgeous, much more usable, and easy to take care of (no weekly lawn mowing!). It began as a 20 year old landscape and NOW a gorgeous, charming, timeless landscape including many usable areas for relaxing, entertaining, vegetable/herb gardening and flower cutting. The soft sounds from the fountains and the fragrant bird/butterfly loving plants make it a wonderland!
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Sacramento, CA
This landscaping project was for homeowners in Sacramento, CA. They, too, wanted something beautiful, interesting, functional, and much easier to take care of then the weekly maintenance of so much lawn! It also began as a 20 year old, tired landscape and then became a very special part of the home. It's the place where they spend much of their time now. Homeowner, Beth, now refers to her backyard as her "nirvana".
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Plymouth, CA
"Thank you very much for creating such an attractive plan to serve as the guideline for developing what was formerly just a cow pasture into what is now our oasis up here in the foothills!" - Mary Robertson

NOTE: The photos shown of Mary's backyard were taken before it was fully planted.
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