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Design Philosophy
You Don't Need Tropical Plants to Get a Lush Garden in Southern California
Clients ask for Bali. What they actually want is the feeling — and California natives can deliver that without the water bill.
June 22, 2026
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Dead Lawn to Desert-Modern: Inside a Dana Point Front Yard Transformation
We're currently designing a desert-modern front yard conversion for a Dana Point homeowner. Here's exactly how we think through a project like this.
June 16, 2026
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Natural Wood, Steel, and Stone: How I Combine Raw Materials for a Finish That Feels Timeless
How I layer natural wood, weathering steel, and stone to create landscapes that feel like they grew from the land — not from a catalog.
June 16, 2026
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