Feel the warmth as you enjoy this inviting garden which combines the charm of Tuscany with California flair. Relish the gorgeous trees, the relaxing seating and tranquil atmosphere. Shed any tension and feel like you are half a world away.

How sheepish is our little shepherdess, searching for her little lost lambs, whilst they’re asleep in a comfy topiary garden bed. Here’s a garden of whimsy and delight, fanciful, yet appropriate for our climate.

Just add water to fall in love all over again with your backyard retreat. Relax, read, practice your yoga or just do nothing. Spend soothing quiet minutes awash in the sweet music of water cascading down your waterfall. Maybe you prefer a cool, refreshing pool, or else just the sound of the water without the pond. Both will enhance your serenity at the deepest level.

There is a sense of light warmth blowing through this elegant garden without your feeling a whisper. The elements integrate a sensitivity to our Mediterranean climate that accents our ability to expand our living space out of doors for entertaining or a quiet relaxing time at home. Careful plant selection reduces water requirements, as well.

As the eye stops to ponder across the garden, the mind starts to wonder, “What may Nature have in store for us?” Some plants still rest from the long winter, some peak from the soil, while others show their glory. The mystery is still unfolding, with surprises still holding. “What’s next?” the mind ponders as the eye wanders in the mystical garden.

On the leading edge, old becomes new in this extraordinary garden planter. The display epitomizes the “green” concept with xeriscape, recycling, easy plant and materials management. It runs on minimal fertilizer and water.

African aloes in all their glory are the dominant plant theme in this beautiful succulent display.

Rows of the famed blue agave punctuate this agricultural landscape of deep Mexico where the finest tequilas originate. Look, learn, and give it a try.

Low maintenance, drought tolerant plants abound in a setting which echoes ancient times with columns, arbor, and a pleasant water feature.

All the colorful flowers are invited to a festive shabby chic gala. The setting is white so the dress will be in brightest hues to show off floral finery at its best. Whimsy and sparkle are the words of the day and the most important thing is to have fun!

Muted greens, soft gray tones and accenting color of California-friendly, drought resistant plants, make this an easy-living landscape well adapted to our Mediterranean climate. The attractive water feature is controlled for optimal use, refreshing in its very sound. One is drawn to the paths and patio area to rest and relax in the good life.

This terraced woodland garden is adaptable to San Diego’s diverse climates. Embraced by California friendly plants, a decorative path lures you along a spiral rock maze into a serene haven. Delight your senses while relaxing in “The Seasonal Hideaway”. As you stroll over the bridge, enjoy a picturesque waterfall and end your visit with a sense of peace, the way nature intended.

Less is more in this controlled, contemporary landscape. Observe the beauty of the stone, contrast the solidity of the rock with the fluidity of the water. Minimalist landscape planting accents the scene.

Escape to your favorite campsite or maybe remember fishing with Dad on summer vacations…relax and enjoy.

This charming garden is all about balance and serenity. The Mediterranean climate plants create an ecosystem that attracts wildlife while providing an inviting but private retreat.

Expand your living space without hard walls. Relax on the couch, watch tv, enjoy a barbeque, or do a little weeding in this inviting, comfortable living area. It’s so close to nature you can touch it.

This edgy garden is designed to push your buttons and push your limits. Rather than heading for the landfill, eucalyptus timber becomes a design element, likewise recycled metal finds its rightful place. It’s all in a mosaic of low-care California native plants. Far out! Fantastic!

Cozy patio braced against the elements. Walls curl like a serpent, plants cascading over smooth plaster pocked with shells and ceramic tiles. A small fireplace glows like a campfire. Water flows out of rocks and into a pond that mimics the surrounding tide pools. Crabs dart among the rocks and saltwater fish seem trapped, waiting to escape with the next high tide. Pathways lead among sand dune gardens into unseen spaces. Windswept plants stand stoically above the patio in raised planters, fighting off salt spray and the other forces the ocean hurls upon them.

Plants are not only beautiful to behold, but they also perform many useful functions. This display demonstrates how you can combine those features to create a lovely, utilitarian landscape.

One of the outstanding characteristics of cactus and succulent plants is their optimal use of naturally available hydration. Here is a beautiful garden which, once established, will barely sip at your water bill, yet stay beautiful year round.

Whether your taste is coolly contemporary or au natural it is always enhanced with flowing water. The graceful contemporary waterfall complements linear, structural planting while the clear flowing stream mimics nature’s course.