Client 1: An Entertainer's Delight: This was a complete renovation of front and back with stacked rock retaining walls, a pool, spa, waterfall and outdoor kitchen.  The mulch along the house is recycled tumbled glass to match the turquoise pots and accessories.  This garden was featured on the Valley Oak Respite Center Garden Tour in 2006.

Client 2: Blank Slate in a New Home: A hillside, back and side yards were transformed into distinct rooms.  Slate was used on the patios and geometric slate stepping  stones were made to transition between the two areas.  Fountains and striking pots add dramatic interest.  Hillside plantings and a patio cover gave much needed privacy.

Client 3: Property Recaptured: Front, back and two side yards were completely redone. The fence was pushed out on one side to make use of this area as a new room.  A utilitarian side yard was transformed into a lovely raised shade garden on one side and a vegetable garden on the other.  Flagstone was used on the main patio and flagstone accents on the other patios and walkways. This garden was featured on the Valley Humane Garden Tour in 2006.

Client 4: Pond Transformation: A concrete pond the size of a small swimming pool was removed and a new, smaller waterfall and pond were built in this lovely shade garden.  Boulders were added and repositioned to define the border.  A loose set flagstone patio was added for additional seating.  The deck adds interest and is in harmony with the natural feel desired by the client.

Client 5: What a Difference a Wall Makes!: This client was interested in Feng Shui.  To achieve more harmony in the garden, a straight redwood retaining wall was removed and a curved, stacked rock wall installed.  Soft, full plantings and succulents in the rock wall add textural interest.  In the forgotten side yard, blue tumbled glass was included in the dry creek bed to simulate water and to blend with the client’s collection of blue accessories.

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