Project Spotlight: Total Property Makeover In Encinitas
The rise in the popularity of home improvement entertainment over the past decade has renewed the public’s interest in home beautification and developing a taste for specific styles in architecture and design. Decades past may have seen many cookie-cutter designs left the way they were, but Americans are beginning to
Project Spotlight: A Case Study In Creating Usable Space In The La Jolla Hills
Coastal southern California is one of the most desirable places in the world to live in and visit, and for good reason. The weather is nearly perfect 90% of the year, the views are to die for, and you have easy access to some of the country's most diverse and
Day To Night: Highlighting Your Landscape
When discussing famous movies in the history of the art form, what is it that makes their visuals so striking? The visual language of film has many components, including camera position and movement, color, set design, and one of the most essential yet often overlooked elements, lighting. Lighting has the capacity
Crafting A Waterwise Landscape In San Diego
The record precipitation we received in the winter of 2022-2023 and its resulting incredible ski season has made it all too easy to forget the bad times that directly preceded it. California and the rest of the southwest have been experiencing more frequent and intense droughts since the turn of
Navigating the Landscape: A Step-by-Step Insight
Looking at the finished project photos of expert landscape companies can lead to the impression that a beautiful landscape is just a few shovelfuls of dirt away. What isn’t shown, is the intricate planning and implementation process, which often involves getting the local authorities involved to ensure full compliance with
Landscaping in San Diego: More Than Just Planting And Mulching
If you compare photos you see of homes located in the highest and lowest values in any city and you’ll likely notice one of the most prominent differences immediately hopping off of the page: landscaping. Landscaping is one of those features of a home that do not register with the
Beyond Aesthetics: Crafting a Landscape That Engages All Five Senses in San Diego
Venturing out into nature on a hike or excursion, one is immediately struck by the full panoply of sensations afforded by the world around them. The sight of grand vistas; the fresh smell of pine; the sound of a babbling brook; the feel of soft velvet petals on a newly
Bocce Ball: Two Thousand Years Of Backyard Entertainment Finds A New Home In San Diego
San Diego’s Little Italy neighborhood is one of the prime destinations for visitors of the city, home to dozens of top-tier restaurants, boutiques, and nightlife options. While the district has gentrified and evolved over the years, many of the older traditions of the neighborhood's original inhabitants have been kept alive. Outside
Outdoor Kitchens And Backyard Barbeques
Search through nearly any advertising material from post-war America and you’ll likely find the backyard barbeque featured front and center. The humble grill has been the king of the outdoor entertainment space for many decades, but its face has undergone some significant changes over the years. Emerging first as a simple
Creating A Big Impact With Limited Space In Mission Hills
Many of the ‘flashier’ landscape projects we have featured on this blog have been on larger suburban properties with plenty of room for experimentation and growth. San Diego proper is a highly urbanized environment, meaning there are thousands of properties with limited outdoor spaces, which presents an alternative challenge to