Home Ranch has always held a special place in my heart as one of my most beloved projects I have had the opportunity to work on in my years as a landscape architect. With nearly a decade’s worth of hard work and thoughtful design poured into it, the transformation story of Home Ranch is nothing...
We are thrilled to announce we have been featured in the latest issue of the Stanislaus Magazine (stanmag.com). Thank you to the amazing Wendy Glaister for this opportunity. You can view the full article below or on the Stanislaus Magazine website here – http://onlinedigitaleditions.com/stanislaus
** This blog is a follow up to Fleur de Ville – Part One so feel free to read that beforehand for more context ** In our last blog, we introduced the Fleur de Ville project and went over the preliminary work done to begin the task of remodeling the six cul-de-sac islands within...
For this project profile, we will be highlighting a recent opportunity where I was given the task of remodeling six cul-de-sac islands for a local community. The client was looking for designs that complimented existing structures as well as coordinated with the entry sequence to provide guests and residents with a feeling of cohesiveness throughout...
I am excited to announce that I have been selected for the “Best of Houzz 2020” in Customer Service award! It is truly an honor to win this award for the fifth year because I pride myself on making customer satisfaction a top priority in each project I work on. For those who are unfamiliar...
Have you ever found yourself wondering: “how can I personally benefit from hiring a landscape architect”? Aside from the more obvious fact that paying extra attention to design elements around your home can boost your own satisfaction of your surroundings as a homeowner, studies have shown that landscape architecture can actually benefit you financially in...
It is hard to believe that there was once a point in time where landscape architecture was not a huge part of my life. When I enrolled as an undergraduate student at UC Davis and began planning for my future, I did not expect to be where I am now. As I worked towards my...
When it comes to completely transforming a landscape, there are a lot of details to take into consideration. In every project that I work on I dedicate many hours to design details, plant placement, site meetings, and coordination. I believe through hard work and perseverance you can achieve anything you set your mind to, truly...
Over the past thirty years while working in landscape design and contracting, I have enjoyed viewing each new landscape as a blank slate full of endless potential. The Akuka residence was a prime example of a canvas waiting to be transformed. From the beginning of this project, we knew that we wanted to celebrate all...
“How to add beauty to existing concrete steps?” As part of my usual practice, I try to utilize existing elements within a property to remain as resourceful and sustainable as possible. When asked the question above, one specific client story comes to mind. Many years ago, Bonnie contacted me as she was embarking on a...
