Project Case Studies
What we actually build, neighborhood by neighborhood — the conditions we found, what we did about them, and the materials we used. 51 projects across San Diego County.
HardscapePoint Loma
Flagstone Patio & Fire Pit
Flagstone patio, fire pit and seating area, tropical planting beds, connecting flagstone walkway
RestorationSouth Park
Historic Craftsman Restoration
Custom stucco porch, stairs, walls, columns and rails; full front-yard landscape; irrigation; lighting
PlantingHillcrest
Butterfly Bliss Native Meadow
Full front-yard native meadow conversion with weaving entry path and pollinator planting
Slope & StructureLa Mesa
Hillside Retaining Wall & Yard Reclaim
Slope excavation, engineered retaining wall, drainage system, new level yard pad
HardscapeKensington
Classic Brick Courtyard
Brick patio, brick staircase, brick walkway, low brick retaining wall, finish planting
HardscapeClairemont
Backyard Paver Transformation
Slab demo, paver patio, seat wall, turf pad, planting beds
Full YardOcean Beach
Coastal Cottage Yard
Front and side yard rebuild with coastal planting, DG paths and a board-formed seat wall
Slope & StructureLa Jolla
Ocean View Terrace
Terracing, stone-faced retaining walls, porcelain paver terrace, view-conscious planting, lighting
Full YardEl Cajon
Heat-Tough Backyard
Paver patio, cedar shade structure, shade tree planting, irrigation rebuild
RestorationNorth Park
Craftsman Front Yard
Entry walk, porch column restoration, front-yard planting, path lighting
Full YardOceanside
Family Backyard & Turf Pad
Synthetic turf pad, paver dining terrace, play zone, privacy planting
HardscapeDel Mar
Compact Privacy Courtyard
Flagstone terrace, privacy screen wall, screening planting, lighting
Full YardChula Vista
Phased Backyard Build
Master plan, phase one paver patio and shade structure, phase two planting and lighting
Slope & StructureMira Mesa
Side Yard & Drainage Rebuild
Re-grading, French drain and area drains, paver path, shade planting
PlantingMiramar
Commercial Frontage Landscape
Frontage planting, concrete entry apron, irrigation rebuild
Full YardLogan Heights
Corner Lot Revival
Entry walk, low seat wall, drought-tolerant planting, lighting
HardscapePacific Beach
Indoor-Outdoor Patio
Flush-transition paver patio, outdoor shower, planting, lighting
Full YardLakeside
Ranch Property Hardscape
Drive apron, stone gathering patio, fire feature, fire-wise planting
Slope & StructurePoway
Terraced Hillside Yard
Two-tier retaining walls, masonry stairs, upper patio, slope planting, drainage
Full YardRancho Santa Fe
Estate Grounds & Lighting
Entry masonry, multiple outdoor rooms, mature planting, estate lighting design
PlantingSolana Beach
Modern Entry Garden
Floating concrete entry pads, sculptural planting, corten planters, lighting
PlantingCardiff by the Sea
Succulent Slope Garden
Slope stabilization, terraced succulent planting, stone steppers, drip irrigation
PlantingEncinitas
Garden Courtyard
Flagstone courtyard, layered garden planting, hydrozoned irrigation, lighting
HardscapeMission Beach
Small Lot Outdoor Room
Built-in bench seating, paver surface, outdoor shower, screening planting
HardscapeSpring Valley
Brick Staircase & Walls
Brick staircase, brick walkway, low brick retaining walls, planting
PlantingLemon Grove
Low-Water Front Yard
Lawn removal, DG paths, boulder accents, drought-tolerant planting, drip conversion
Full YardNational City
Durable Yard Rebuild
Concrete patio, block seat wall, turf pad, low-water planting
Full YardImperial Beach
Wind-Tolerant Coastal Yard
Sheltered paver patio, windbreak planting, salt-tolerant beds, hardware upgrade
HardscapeSantee
Outdoor Kitchen Patio
Masonry outdoor kitchen, covered dining patio, paver surface, lighting
PlantingAlpine
Fire-Wise Hillside Landscape
Defensible-space planting zones, stone patio, gravel firebreak, irrigation
Slope & StructureJamul
Rural Driveway & Entry
Reinforced driveway, stone entry wall, drainage crossings, approach planting
Slope & StructureFallbrook
Grove Property Terraces
Natural stone terraces, dining terrace, gravel paths, irrigation tuning
Full YardBonsall
Equestrian Property Landscape
Viewing patio, gravel circulation, dust-control planting, irrigation
PlantingValley Center
Water-Wise Acreage
Irrigation rebuild with smart controller, native planting, stone patio, gravel paths
Full YardCarlsbad
Resort-Style Backyard
Paver deck, fire feature, shade structure, turf lawn, lighting
HardscapeEast Village
Rooftop Terrace Garden
Pedestal deck system, custom planters, wind screening, lighting
Slope & StructureCortez Hill
Hillside Entry Stairs
Concrete stair run, stone-faced cheek walls, handrail, terraced planting
HardscapeLittle Italy
Courtyard & Custom Planters
Limestone paving, custom steel planters, green wall, lighting
Slope & StructureBankers Hill
Canyon Edge Garden
Viewing deck, canyon-edge planting, erosion control, lighting
HardscapeBarrio Logan
Community Courtyard
Concrete paving, built-in seating, shade tree planting, durable beds
Full YardBay Ho
Family Yard Refresh
Paver patio, turf play area, raised vegetable beds, privacy planting
Slope & StructureBay Park
View Deck & Terracing
Block retaining terraces, view deck, stair access, low planting, lighting
Full YardCarmel Valley
HOA-Approved Backyard
HOA submittal package, paver patio, shade structure, turf, planting
RestorationCoronado
Historic Cottage Garden
Brick entry walk, framed planting beds, hedging, flowering garden planting
HardscapeDel Mar Heights
Modern View Terrace
Large-format paver terrace, linear fire feature, glass railing, view planting
RestorationGolden Hill
Victorian Front Garden
Entry stair restoration, fence line, period planting, entry lighting
HardscapeGrant Hill
Compact Lot Outdoor Living
Paver dining pad, corner fire seating, vertical planting, string lighting
PlantingKearny Mesa
Business Park Refresh
Planter replanting, drip conversion, walkway repair, lighting
HardscapeLake Murray
Lake View Yard
Flagstone patio, low seat wall, view-framing planting, lighting
Slope & StructureMission Hills
Terraced Garden Steps
Stone terrace walls, stone steps, layered planting, lighting
Full YardNormal Heights
Bungalow Yard Rebuild
Front walk, porch planting, rear paver patio, raised beds, irrigation